Dorffest Seedorf
Traditional village festival on the Schaalsee — clubs, vintage cars, and Low German theatre
About Dorffest Seedorf
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A Village Celebrates Itself
The Dorffest Seedorf is a classic Schleswig-Holstein village weekend — down-to-earth, supported by clubs, and with a tradition that has been maintained for decades in the rural Duchy of Lauenburg. It takes place every two years and represents the social highlight of the summer for the community of Seedorf on the Schaalsee. The organiser is the Obst- und Gartenbauverein Seedorf e.V. (Fruit and Garden Club), which provides the festival hut and coordinates the programme — but the festival is supported by all local clubs.
Clubs as the Backbone
What characterises this village festival is the diversity of the participating clubs that shape Seedorf's social life:
- The Volunteer Fire Brigades of Seedorf and Groß Zecher
- The local branch of the German Red Cross
- 'Die singenden Schaalseejungs', a local men's choir
- The Sports Club Seedorf with its Low German theatre, which has had a good reputation in the Duchy of Lauenburg district for almost 60 years
- The Fruit and Garden Club as the main organiser, with its tradition of cider-making
The Vintage Car Parade as a Classic
One of the highlights is the vintage car parade on Saturday, which has been an integral part of the festival since its early days and attracts lovers of historic vehicles from all over the region to Seedorf. Gleaming tractors, motorcycles, and cars roll through the village — a treat in a region where agricultural history is still visible.
Seedorf on the Schaalsee
Seedorf is located in the Duchy of Lauenburg district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, in the middle of the Schaalsee Lake Landscape Biosphere Reserve. The municipality belongs to the Amt Lauenburgische Seen and is surrounded by forests, lakes, and meadows. Outside of the village festival, the community traditionally celebrates the Maypole erection on May 1st and a lantern procession in autumn — however, the village festival remains the highlight of the communal year.
Dorffest Seedorf — edition 2026
The 2026 edition continues the proven concept: a three-day village festival with a programme from local clubs, the festival hut as a central meeting point, and food and drinks from village life. Preparations begin in mid-June with the construction of the festival hut; on June 20th, the traditional cider tasting opens.
On the weekend itself, the vintage car parade on Saturday brings historic vehicles to the village; in addition, the sports club's Low German theatre, 'Die singenden Schaalseejungs', and the Seedorf and Groß Zecher fire brigades are involved with their own programme items. The dismantling of the festival hut will take place on June 29th from 9 AM.
Programme Dorffest Seedorf 2026
Pre-Festival Programme
- Friday, June 12th, 2026, 5:00 PM: Construction of the festival hut
- Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 7:00 PM: Public cider tasting in the festival hut (Fruit and Garden Club)
Festival Weekend
- Friday, June 26th, 2026: Kick-off with the local clubs
- Saturday, June 27th, 2026: Vintage car parade through the village (classic car highlight); club programme; evening concert
- Sunday, June 28th, 2026: Family day with children's programme, Low German theatre by the sports club, performances by 'Die singenden Schaalseejungs'
Post-Festival
- Monday, June 29th, 2026, 9:00 AM: Dismantling of the festival hut
The exact times of the vintage car parade and individual performances will be published in advance on ogv-seedorf.de.
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Practical information — Dorffest Seedorf
Getting There
By car via the B208 or via Mölln, then towards Schaalsee. Parking is signposted in the village centre and on surrounding meadows. The nearest train station is Mölln (approx. 15 km).
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are offered by the clubs at local prices.
Pre-Festival Programme
Construction of the festival hut: Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 5:00 PM (helpers welcome). Cider tasting: Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 7:00 PM in the festival hut (public).
Tip
Combine the village festival with a hike around the Schaalsee — the biosphere reserve is one of the most beautiful nature conservation areas in Northern Germany.
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Dorfplatz Seedorf
Dorfmitte, 23823 Seedorf