Drachenfest Juliusruh
Colourful kites on the Baltic Sea beach in northern Rügen
About Drachenfest Juliusruh
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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.
Drachenfest Juliusruh — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, as usual, combines the Drachenfest with the sporting weekend of the Kap Arkona Run. While Saturday is the main race day, the Drachenfest begins on the beach and continues through Sunday — with large kites, hands-on activities, and a family-friendly supporting programme.
On the beach between Juliusruh and Glowe, artfully designed kites take to the sky, and children can craft and fly their own kites. A small stage at the beach access provides music, and food stalls offer hot drinks and regional specialities. The Bambini-Lauf at 11:00 AM on Sunday is integrated.
Programme Drachenfest Juliusruh 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- afternoon — Large kite flying demonstration on Juliusruh beach
- accompanying — Craft stalls, food, music at the beach access
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Bambini-Lauf over 400 m on Juliusruh beach (part of the Kap Arkona Run)
- from noon — Drachenfest with large kites, hands-on workshops, children's programme
- all day — Food stalls and small stage on the beach
Detailed programme will be published shortly on breege.de.
Highlights Drachenfest Juliusruh 2026
- Large kites on the Schaabe Baltic Sea beach
- Kite making and family programme
- Integrated Bambini-Lauf over 400 m
- Combination with Kap Arkona Run weekend on Wittow
- Free beach access and autumnal coastal atmosphere
Prices Drachenfest Juliusruh 2026
Admission to the Drachenfest is free. Food, kite materials, and possibly craft activities are paid for individually. Participation in the Bambini-Lauf is advertised separately via kap-arkona-lauf.de.
Practical information — Drachenfest Juliusruh
Getting there
By car via B96 / L30 to Juliusruh, paid parking spaces on the outskirts. By train and bus via Bergen auf Rügen with RVR line 2 to Juliusruh. The beach access at Fischerweg is the main entrance to the festival grounds.
Admission
The Drachenfest is an open event with free admission on the beach. Food, kites, and craft materials are paid for individually.
Tip
Bring warm clothing — it can be cool and windy on the Baltic Sea coast in October. If you come with family, combine the Drachenfest on Sunday with the Bambini-Lauf in the morning.
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