Name: 25th Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026 2026
Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Alperstedter See (Erfurter Seen)

Erfurter Drachenboot Cup

About Erfurter Drachenboot Cup

In April 2026, the 25th edition of the Erfurter Drachenboot Cup will take place at Alperstedter See in the Erfurter Seen active region. Organized by Club Maritim Erfurt, the race is the largest dragon boat race in Thuringia and an important sporting event in the region. In parallel, the 18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup for junior teams is held. The 2026 announcement is online; the exact date in spring — the 25th anniversary edition will feature a special program.

Dates 01 Jul — 01 Jul 2026

Venue Erfurt (16051)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Erfurter Drachenboot Cup — edition 2026

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The 25th edition of the Erfurter Drachenboot Cup will take place in 2026 at Alperstedter See. The exact date will be announced promptly by Club Maritim Erfurt — the announcement has been online since April 2026. In parallel, the 18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup is held. 25th anniversary edition.

2026 Season — 25th Anniversary

The anniversary edition marks a quarter-century of dragon boat tradition at Alperstedter See. The exact date and detailed program will be published promptly via the club's website seesport-erfurt.de and the registration documents. Team applications are possible via the announcement PDF on the club's website.

Highlights Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026

25th anniversary edition of Thuringia's largest dragon boat race
Alperstedter See as an ideal competition lake
Parallel 18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup
Club Maritim Erfurt as organizer
Fun and pro classes, school teams
Free admission for spectators

Programme Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026

Classic Cup Format (Expected 2026)

Sprint races over 200 meters
Middle-distance races over 500 meters
Fun classes for corporate and hobby teams
Pro classes for active club teams
Parallel: 18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup for school teams
Marquee and catering on the shore

Detailed program and exact date to follow via seesport-erfurt.de.

Prices Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026

Admission for spectators is free. Team competition registration via the 2026 announcement on seesport-erfurt.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Erfurter Drachenboot Cup

Date 2026

In Spring/Summer 2026 (exact date to be announced soon — 2026 announcement is online).

Location

Alperstedter See, 99189 Großrudestedt (Erfurter Seen active region).

Getting There

Car: A71 exit Erfurt-Stotternheim, L2155 towards Alperstedt. Train: Erfurt Hauptbahnhof, then bus or carpool.

Registration

Registration documents and announcements 2026 available at seesport-erfurt.de.

Admission for Spectators

Free.

Accommodation

Hotels and holiday accommodations in Erfurt and the Erfurter Seen active region.

25 Years of Erfurter Drachenboot Cup

The Erfurter Drachenboot Cup is the largest dragon boat race in Thuringia and has been a firm fixture in the Thuringian water sports calendar since 2002. The organizer is Club Maritim Erfurt, which has used the lake as its home base since the club was founded. 2026 marks the 25th anniversary edition — a quarter of a century of dragon boat racing in Erfurt.

18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup

Parallel to the main race, the 18th Sparkassen-Schüler-Drachenbootcup takes place, a separate competition for junior teams from schools, youth groups, and clubs. This format has become one of the most important school water sports events in Central Germany, attracting hundreds of young paddlers to Alperstedter See every year.

Alperstedter See — Erfurter Seen Active Region

The Alperstedter See is part of the Erfurter Seen active region — a network of former open-cast lignite mine lakes northwest of Erfurt. With its clear water, wide shorelines, and stable wind conditions, it is ideal for dragon boat races. Club Maritim Erfurt also offers canoeing, sailing, and triathlon training at the lake. Directions: A71 exit Erfurt-Stotternheim, then L2155.

Dragon Boat — A 2000-Year Tradition

Dragon boat racing has its roots in China over 2000 years ago — today it is a popular water sport worldwide. A dragon boat is 12 m long, accommodates 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a helm. The Erfurt Cup format features 200-meter sprints and 500-meter distances with fun classes, pro teams, and school classes — a broadly based sports event for very different target groups.