Dorffest Raa-Besenbek
Football, children's parade, and coffee and cake in the Pinneberg marsh village
About Dorffest Raa-Besenbek
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Summer in the Pinneberg Marsch
Raa-Besenbek is located in the Pinneberg district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, in the flat marshland between Elmshorn and Glückstadt. With around 700 inhabitants, the community is a typical North German marsh village—and its annual village festival perfectly reflects this character. It's not a large public festival with carousels and marquees, but a weekend where the village community celebrates itself.
The Three Locations of the Festival
Three central locations share the stage over two days:
- Neuendorfer Sportplatz — The festival kicks off here on Friday evening with the traditional football match
- Hof Ossenbrüggen — Meeting point for the children's parade on Saturday afternoon
- Alte Schule — Grounds for the coffee and cake with homemade cakes from the villagers
What You'll Experience
Friday evening begins with sports, featuring a football match starting at 6:30 PM at the Neuendorfer Sportplatz—traditionally with village teams or intergenerational games. Saturday is dedicated to family: at 2:00 PM, the children's parade starts at Hof Ossenbrüggen and winds through the village streets. Simultaneously, the coffee and cake event begins on the grounds of the Alte Schule—outdoors if the weather is good, indoors if it rains. Village residents and guests are warmly invited.
A North German Tradition
The Dorffest in Raa-Besenbek follows the pattern of numerous small festival weekends in the marsh communities of the Pinneberg district: organized by volunteers, with free admission, featuring homemade food, and a clear focus on community. Visitors from Hamburg or Elmshorn will experience a tradition that lives on beyond the large city festivals in North Germany—and that's precisely what makes such village festivals appealing.
Dorffest Raa-Besenbek — edition 2026
Dorffest 2026 — The Schedule
The official program of the Raa-Besenbek community confirms the weekend of June 5 and 6, 2026. The festival follows the proven pattern of previous years: a sporting kick-off on Friday, a family day on Saturday.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Starting at 6:30 PM, the opening football match kicks off at the Neuendorfer Sportplatz. The participating teams and format will be announced on the community's website and local notices.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
At 2:00 PM, children, parents, and grandparents gather at Hof Ossenbrüggen for the start of the traditional children's parade. Afterwards, the parade winds through the village streets. In parallel, the coffee and cake event opens on the grounds of the Alte Schule—homemade cakes from the villagers and coffee for young and old.
Programme Dorffest Raa-Besenbek 2026
Program Dorffest 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Football match at Neuendorfer Sportplatz (Opening)
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Children's Festival
- 2:00 PM — Start of children's parade at Hof Ossenbrüggen
- following — Coffee and cake at the Alte Schule grounds (coffee and homemade cake for adults, games for children)
Further program details will be available shortly before the festival on raa-besenbek.de.
Highlights Dorffest Raa-Besenbek 2026
- Traditional village festival of the Pinneberg marsh community
- Football match on Friday (6:30 PM)
- Children's parade on Saturday (2:00 PM from Hof Ossenbrüggen)
- Coffee and homemade cake at the Alte Schule
- Free admission, organized by volunteers
Prices Dorffest Raa-Besenbek 2026
Practical information — Dorffest Raa-Besenbek
Getting There
Raa-Besenbek is located between Elmshorn and Glückstadt. By car: A23 exit Elmshorn-Nord, then B431. By train: Elmshorn station (approx. 7 km), then continue by car or bus. Parking available in the village.
Venues
- Friday evening: Neuendorfer Sportplatz
- Saturday afternoon: Hof Ossenbrüggen (start of children's parade)
- Saturday afternoon: Alte Schule (coffee and cake)
Admission
Free. Food and drinks are sold on-site (donations are common for coffee and cake).
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Where it takes place Dorffest Raa-Besenbek
Alte Schule, Sportplatz Neuendorf und Hof Ossenbrüggen
Alte Schule, Raa-Besenbek, 25335 Raa-Besenbek