Name: BVE-Maifeier Ellerau 2026
Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dorfmitte Ellerau

BVE-Maifeier

About BVE-Maifeier

The BVE-Maifeier Ellerau is the traditional May celebration of the municipality of Ellerau in the Segeberg district: Maypole raising on May 1st, live music with the local band Ellerau Express, barbecue, bouncy castles for children, and a Northern German May atmosphere. Organized by the Ellerau Civic Association, free admission – an event that brings the village community together.

Dates 01 May — 01 May 2026

Venue Ellerau (01060)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

BVE-Maifeier — edition 2026

The BVE-Maifeier 2026 takes place on May 1st from 10 AM in the center of Ellerau. Raising of the Maypole, live music by the band Ellerau Express, barbecue, and bouncy castles for children. Free admission, organized by the Ellerau Civic Association.

The 2026 edition starts on Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM in the center of Ellerau. The highlight is the traditional raising of the Maypole, which the village community performs together. The live band Ellerau Express provides the musical accompaniment with their performance.

Bouncy castles are available for the children, along with food from the barbecue, drinks, and cake. The atmosphere is family-friendly, and all generations are welcome.

Highlights BVE-Maifeier 2026

The traditional raising of the Maypole and the performance by the local band Ellerau Express are the highlights. The May celebration combines Northern German May traditions with a family-friendly village atmosphere just outside Hamburg.

Programme BVE-Maifeier 2026

Schedule on May 1st, 2026

10:00 AM: Opening of the May celebration by the Ellerau Civic Association
10:00 AM: Raising of the Maypole by the village community
10:30 AM onwards: Live music with the band Ellerau Express
All day: Barbecue with bratwurst, meat, hot dogs
All day: Drinks (draft beer, May punch, mulled wine, lemonade)
All day: Coffee and cake
For children: Bouncy castles and interactive activities
Sociability until the afternoon

Prices BVE-Maifeier 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls for a fee.

Practical information

Practical information — BVE-Maifeier

Getting There

Take the S-Bahn (S3 / S21) to Quickborn, then continue by bus. By car, take the A7 (exit Quickborn-Süd).

Admission

Free.

Contact

Bürgerverein Ellerau e.V., Dorfstraße 6, 25479 Ellerau, Tel. 0175-528 15 06.

May Celebration with Maypole Raising

The BVE-Maifeier is the traditional May celebration of the municipality of Ellerau in the Segeberg district. The organizer is the Bürgerverein Ellerau e.V. (BVE), which has been organizing the festival for many years in established tradition. The highlight is the raising of the Maypole, a gesture that also has a long tradition in northern Schleswig-Holstein.

Program and Schedule

The May celebration starts at 10:00 AM and runs throughout the day:

10:00 AM: Opening with Maypole raising
Live Music: Performance by the local band Ellerau Express
Barbecue: Bratwurst, grilled meat, hot dogs
Drinks: Draft beer, May punch, mulled wine, lemonade, coffee and cake
Children's Program: Bouncy castles for the youngest visitors
Family Festival Atmosphere: Sociability for all generations

Organizer: Bürgerverein Ellerau

The Bürgerverein Ellerau e.V. is the driving force behind village life and organizes several events throughout the year. The association is located at Dorfstraße 6, 25479 Ellerau and can be reached by mobile phone at 0175-528 15 06. The May celebration is one of its most important events.

Region: Segeberg District, Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Ellerau is a municipality in the south of the Segeberg district, directly on the border with the Pinneberg district and only 25 kilometers northwest of Hamburg. Its location in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region makes Ellerau a popular residential community – yet the traditional village life remains vibrant through events like the BVE-Maifeier.