Title: Press article Author: RegioHelden Published: 7. May 2026 --- # Press article **Our boarding school village in the media** The Lietz Boarding School in Haubinda regularly makes headlines—whether through special events, exciting projects, or anniversaries. On this page, you’ll find a** selection of articles** that have been published about us. Enjoy reading! [Kontakt aufnehmen ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/kontakt-ansprechpersonen/#formular) ## 2024 **Classic Car Meet in Haubinda – Report from the Südthüringer Rundschau (September 11, 2024)** _“Only Winners at the Classic Car Meet”_Men of Steel and Cardboard Cars– that was the Rundschau’s headline for the classic car meet. Vehicles from the GDR era were displayed with great attention to detail, bringing back memories for the guests. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/presse-suedthueringer-rundschau-oldtimertreffen-haubinda.pdf) [⌊Zeitungsausschnitt über ein Oldtimertreffen mit einem alten Auto im Vordergrund.⌉⌊ Zeitungsausschnitt über ein Oldtimertreffen mit einem alten Auto im Vordergrund.⌉[ **Classic Car Show in the Boarding School Village – Freies Wort (September 3, 2024)** 180 vehicles on two or four wheels, all at least 30 years old, were on display in Haubinda. The event was organized as a fundraiser and drew a large crowd. [⌊Drei Frauen in bunter Kleidung und Retro-Look vor klassischen Autos.⌉⌊Drei Frauen in bunter Kleidung und Retro-Look vor klassischen Autos.⌉[ **Haubinda Is Still Looking for Classic Cars – Südthüringer Rundschau (August 6, 2024)** A trip down memory lane: The boarding school village was preparing for its big classic car meet. [⌊Eine Gruppe Menschen lädt Heu auf einen Wagen mit Pferd davor, lächelnd und idyllisch.⌉⌊ Eine Gruppe Menschen lädt Heu auf einen Wagen mit Pferd davor, lächelnd und idyllisch .⌉[ ## 2023 **School Festival at the Lietz Boarding School – inSüdthüringen.de (May 8, 2023)** _“ A School Festival at Lietz – Impostors and Sustainability”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/insuedthueringen-de_artikel_schulfest-haubinda_20230508-1.pdf) ![A crowd of people in a school gym; everyone is looking intently ahead](https:// www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/csm-insuedthueringen- de-artikel-schulfest-haubinda-2023.jpg) **Feature film about Hermann Lietz – inSüdthüringen.de (February 22, 2023)** _“Onward!”_– The Lietz film about the progressive educator premiered.Note: Due to the overwhelming response, the film’s run has been extended until March 7, 2023. Click here to display content from youtu.be. Always display content from youtu.be [Open “Hermann Lietz – Internatsdorf Haubinda” directly](https://youtu.be/RJBwuzpQtI4) **New Lietz Academy – Freies Wort (November 15, 2022)** The Lietz Academy was founded to prepare children for real life. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-academy-haubinda-zeitungsbericht-hildburghausen-2022.pdf) ![A newspaper shows a large building in the background and people in the foreground.]( https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/csm-lietz-academy- haubinda-zeitungbericht-hildburghausen.jpg) ## 2021 **120 Years of Haubinda – Freies Wort (May 29–30, 2021)** The anniversary was celebrated with hope and team spirit. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_29.05.2021.pdf) **The Founder Felt the Magic of the Place – Freies Wort (April 22, 2021)** An article about the educational pioneer Hermann Lietz and the magic of the place called Haubinda. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_22.04.2021.pdf) **Back to School in Haubinda – Freies Wort (March 12, 2021)** _“We’re reopening the school!”_ – A pioneer in COVID-19 self-testing. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_12.03.2021.pdf) ## 2020 **Coronavirus Crisis – [www.rundschau.info](http://www.rundschau.info) (April 13, 2020)** _“A Rock in the Storm Amid the Coronavirus Crisis”_ – The school cafeteria proves to be a valuable resource in times of crisis. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-schul-konsum-suedthueringer.pdf) ## 2019 **Christmas Market in Haubinda – Südthüringer Rundschau (December 14, 2019)** _“ More Than Just Mulled Wine and Bratwurst”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-SUEDTHUERINGER-RUNDSCHAU-ET.pdf) **Christmas Market – Freies Wort (December 10, 2019)** _“Anticipation, the greatest joy …”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_10.12.2019.pdf) **Sports Field Opens – ZweiLänder Magazine (Oct. 2019)** New sports facility thanks to an unusual but successful fundraising campaign. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/artikel_Zweilaender-MAGAZIN_sportplatz_haubinda_ET_okt_2019.pdf) **Sports Field Dedication – Freies Wort (September 17, 2019)** A misfortune gives rise to a new project for the school community. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/einweihung_sportplatz_haubinda_Freies_Wort_ET_17.09.2019-1.pdf) **Article on Deutschlandfunk Kultur (June 17, 2019)**_: “Hard_ _work and education alone are no longer enough”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-deutschlandfunk-kultur-ET.pdf) **School Festival in Haubinda – inSüdthüringen.de (May 7, 2019)** _“Not a village school, but a school village”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-inSuedthueringen.de-ET.pdf) **Schul-Konsum – Freies Wort (March 20, 2019)** _“Just do what others don’t”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-schul-konsum-Freies-Wort-ET.pdf) **School Counseling Day – Freies Wort (February 25, 2019)** _“Exploring the Boarding School Village”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_25.02.2019.pdf) **Math Competition – inSüdthüringen.de (January 3, 2019)** _“Six math whizzes tackle the state qualifying round”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda-inSuedthueringen.de-ET-1.pdf) ## 2018 **Prime Minister Ramelow Pays a Visit – Freies Wort (October 25, 2018)** Politics Up Close: Thuringia’s Prime Minister Ramelow Visited Haubinda. [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_25.10.2018.pdf) **School-Museum Collaboration – Freies Wort (July 11, 2018)** _“Schools and Museums: A Fruitful Collaboration”_ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz_internatsdorf_haubinda_FREIES-WORT_ET_11.07.2018.pdf) ## 2016 **Süddeutsche.de (June 30, 2016)** _“Values for Life” – A Look at the Unique School Program in Haubinda._ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/lietz-internatsdorf-haubinda.pdf) **Bauern Zeitung (Week 14, 2016)** _“Managing_ _Director at 15” – Students Run Their Own Village Store._ [Go to the article ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/insuedthueringen-de_artikel_schulfest-haubinda_20230508-1.pdf)