Altstadtfest Krakow am See
Town festival on the market and church square
About Altstadtfest Krakow
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Old Town between Market and Church
Krakow am See is a small town on the western edge of the Mecklenburg Lake District with a historically grown town center: half-timbered and plastered facades, cafés, small shops, and the tourist information office line the market square and church. The Altstadtfest takes place precisely on these two squares—Market Square and Church Square—showcasing the town's club life and musical engagement once a year.
Club Life on Display
The Altstadtfest serves as the showcase for club life in Krakow am See. The Krakower Karnevalsklub, Seesportclub, FSV Krakow am See, the cultural association »Alte Synagoge«, and other groups are invited to participate with stalls, performances, or hands-on activities on the day. This is the character of the festival: less of a big stage, more of a meeting point—with a clear connection to local history and culture.
Carnival and Parade
A special feature of the 2026 edition is the parade by the Krakower Karnevalsklub to celebrate the club's 70th anniversary. Carnival parades are rather rare in Mecklenburg—the Krakow carnival tradition developed from the club structures of the GDR and the post-reunification era and is now part of the local identity. The parade brings floats, clubs, and Krakow residents to the streets.
Integrated into the Summer Program
The Altstadtfest on June 20th complements the town's event calendar, which also includes Music on the Lake, the Fishermen's Festival, and the Advent Market—four familiar dates that structure the town's year in Krakow.
Altstadtfest Krakow — edition 2026
The 2026 Altstadtfest in Krakow am See will take place on June 20th on the Market and Church Square in the town center. The event is organized by the town of Krakow am See together with its tourist information office; local clubs are involved. As in previous years, the program offers entertainment, live music, and dance, stalls, and hands-on activities. The special feature of the 2026 edition is the parade by the Krakower Karnevalsklub to celebrate the club's 70th anniversary, which will wind through the town center. A detailed program and schedule will be published by the town in good time before the event.
Programme Altstadtfest Krakow 2026
Constant program elements — specific times for 2026 will be published by the town of Krakow am See in due course:
- Opening of the festival grounds on Market and Church Square
- Live music and dance on the stage in the town center
- Club stalls, hands-on activities, and a small market
- Special program 2026: Parade by the Krakower Karnevalsklub for the club's 70th anniversary through the town center
Updates at krakow-am-see.de and via the Facebook page of the Krakow am See Tourist Information.
Highlights Altstadtfest Krakow 2026
- Annual Altstadtfest on Market and Church Square
- Live music, dance, and club life in the town center
- Parade by the Krakower Karnevalsklub for the 70th anniversary
Prices Altstadtfest Krakow 2026
Access to the festival grounds in the town center is generally free. Food and drinks are paid for at each stall on-site; binding information will be provided by the Krakow am See Tourist Information ([email protected], +49 38457 22258).
Practical information — Altstadtfest Krakow
Venue
Market Square and Church Square, Krakow am See town center, 18292 Krakow am See (Rostock district).
Getting Here
By car via the A19 (exit Krakow am See) or the B103. Train travelers should go to Güstrow and take the regional bus to Krakow am See.
Contact
Touristinformation Krakow am See, Phone +49 38457 22258, [email protected]. Updates at krakow-am-see.de and on the Tourist Information's Facebook page.
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