Drachenfest Juliusruh

Kite season on the wide Baltic Sea beach

When the first strong westerly winds blow across the Schaabe in autumn, the kite season begins on Juliusruh beach. The Drachenfest uses this seasonal transition for a family festival by the sea: large colourful kites from several workshops across Germany are launched into the air, and children can also fly their self-built models. The wide, flat sandy beach between Juliusruh and Glowe is one of the best kite-flying spots on the southern Baltic Sea.

Programme between the beach and the promenade

In addition to kite flying on the beach, the festival usually features activity stands for children, a kite-making workshop, a small food mile with hot drinks and autumnal coastal cuisine, and live music on a small stage at the beach access. The Bambini-Lauf (children's run) over 400 m, which is part of the Kap Arkona Run weekend on Sunday, is also integrated.

Juliusruh and Wittow

The seaside resort of Breege-Juliusruh is located on the Wittow peninsula in the north of Rügen and belongs to the Vorpommern-Rügen district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With its 9 km long sandy beach and the adjacent Schaabe spit, it is a classic family holiday destination. The Drachenfest traditionally marks the end of the main holiday season — and for many, it's the last beach party of the year.