Greizer Chronicle
1209
Greiz as "Groytz" mentioned for the first time in a deed of gift of the Vogts of Weida to the Mildenfurth Monastery
1225
Castle Groitz and city church mentioned
1306
Vogt Henry II. Reuß of Plauen founds the Line Reuß-Greiz, Greiz becomes the ruling seat of the Reußen
1359
Greiz first mentioned as Stadt (chartered city)
1449
Castle und city divided into Front Palace and Rear Palace; later Upper and Lower Greiz
1494
Large city fire (51 Houses destroyed)
1527
Oldest known City privilege for Greiz granted by Henry XIII. of Reuß
1564
Division of Greizer territory under the rule of Upper and Lower Greiz (until 1616 and again 1625 to 1768)
1660
Economic development through cloth and tool making, black and glossy dyeing
1673
Elevation of all lines of the House of Reuß into an hereditary Imperial Earldom
1768
Unification of the Rulers of Upper and Lower Greiz into the Earldom of Reuß, Elder Line
1769/79
Construction of the Sommer Palais in the princely park under the rule of Henry XI. of Reuß, Elder Line
1778
Elevation of the Greizer Earldom into an hereditary Imperial Principality. Greiz becomes the Administrative and Residence city of the Principality of Reuß, Elder Line
1802
Largest city fire in Greiz’s history, also destroying every public building; The Lower Palace was rebuilt by 1809
1865
Railroad connection Greiz-Aubachtal-Brunn, later to Neumark
1872
Beginning of the artistic redesigning of the park landscap by Petzold/Reinecken to a landscape garden in the English style, under Prince Henry XXII. of Reuß, Elder Line
1875
Elster Valley Railroad Gera-Greiz-Plauen opens
1922
State Library and Copperplace Collection in the Summer Palais opens; Consolidation of 14 suburbs into the city of Greiz
1924
Opening of the Greiz Summer swimming pool
1929
Opening of the Museum of Local History in the Lower Palace
1930
Greiz City Library opens
1952
Greiz becomes county seat in the District of Gera
1975
Establishment of the Caricature collection "Satiricum" in the Summer Palais
1991
Opening of the indoor swimming pool in Greiz-Aubachtal
1992
Prof. Dr. Ulf Merbold becomes honorary citizen.
Fusion of Greiz‘s symphony orchestra with the Vogtland Orchestra of Reichenbach into the Vogtland Philharmonic Orchestra Greiz-Reichenbach.
The first Greir Theaterherbst takes place
1993
City and County Library moves into the reconstructed former Lyceum
1994
Unification of the counties of Greiz, Zeulenroda und Gera-Land to a new Greiz County (1. July).
"Karikatur, Cartoon & Komische Zeichenkunst" – (Caricatures, Cartoons and Comical Drawing) 1. Triennial (from 1980 to 1990 six Biennials).
Release of the Palace Bridge (1. November)
1995
The author Dr. phil. h.c. Reiner Kunze becomes honorary citizen
1998
Opening of the Studio "Greizer Textile – From Artisanry to Industury" in the Museum of Local History
1999
Greiz gets a modern cinema with "UT99" (9. September).
Opening of the Greiz Palace Gardens
Opening of the ice skating rink (4. December)
2001
The State Archive of Thuringia opens its doors in the new building on Friedhofstraße.
The solemn opening of the Salon of the Princess Ida, now the locale for the valuable Fraureuther Porcelian collection, in the so-called „Blue Salon“ in the Museum of Local History
Greiz is the 8th stop on the Peace Drive.
2003
The new bus depot opens (3. October).
After restoration, the dressing room of the Princess Ida is open to the public in the Museum of Local History
Release of the newly-constructed bypass of the "Neustadtring" (New City Ring), on the grounds of the former freight railroad station, bypassing the New City. (27. November).
The new operations building of the Greiz Hospital opens (December).
2004
The first sod is turned in the former Zeddel meadow in Greiz’s Elsterau for the construction of a new apartment building with 12 units.
The solemn opening of the restored horse stall as a performance space in the Upper Palace.
2005
Completion of the open-air bridge in Greiz’s Park.
A well, 55.4 m deep and closed in 1745, and a medieval heating system discovered in the Upper Palace.
2006
The tower in the Upper Palace receives a new roof.
2007
A Colloquium is held in the Prince’s Hall in the Upper Palace, organized by the Thuringian State Office for Monument Conservation and Archaeology and the City of Greiz on the theme: „The Upper Palace in Greiz and its high medieval brick construction“.
The rediscovered Palace well, the renovated Palace tower, and the Prince’s halls are open to the public.
The bedroom of Princess Ida in the Lower Palace is renovated and incorporated into the rooms of the Museum.
2008
As a portion of a medieval guided tour, visitors are now able to view the newly-restored two-story celler vault.
The main staircase in the Lower Palace is solemnly opened.
The Jubilee beer „Prince’s Gold“ is sold as a regional product
„Perla“ wins and becomes the Mascot for the 800-Year celebration.
2009
Greiz celebrates "800-Years Greiz" and, from 19.-21.06.2009, the Twelfth Thuringian Days "Greiz hat Reiz" (Greiz has Appeal).