Day Trip Pentecost Festival Delfzijl from Emden

Pinksterfeesten Delfzijl as an Attraction

The Pentecost festival in Delfzijl is one of the largest and most atmospheric Pentecost celebrations in the Netherlands. The port city directly on the Dollart, the border bay between the Netherlands and Germany, transforms into a festival mile during Pentecost with several stages, open-air parties, a large Pentecost market, sailing and rowing competitions on the harbor basin, and a spectacular closing fireworks display on Whit Monday evening.

Day Trip Concept from Emden

The city of Emden, in cooperation with boat operators, organizes a day trip by boat from Emden to Delfzijl. The trip utilizes the maritime character of both cities and makes the journey an independent experience: instead of a long car ride around the Dollart, you travel directly from one port city to another by boat. Refreshments are usually served on board, and the departure and return times are coordinated with the Pentecost festival program.

Program Points in Delfzijl

The Pinksterfeesten program includes live concerts of various styles (pop, rock, Dutch-language schlager), open-air DJ sets, a large Pentecost market with stalls, food vendors, and carousels, as well as water sports competitions (sailing, rowing, dragon boat racing). The grand finale is a large fireworks display over the harbor basin on Whit Monday at 11 PM.

Information and Registration

Experience shows that the day trip is quickly fully booked, so early registration is recommended. Bookings and fare information are handled by the city of Emden or the boat operators. A passport or ID card is required for border crossing into the Netherlands. Current information is available on the websites emden.de and pinksterfeesten.info.