25th Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026
Sports festival on Alperstedter See — 25th anniversary of the largest dragon boat race in Thuringia
About Erfurter Drachenboot Cup
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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.
Erfurter Drachenboot Cup — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
Prices Erfurter Drachenboot Cup 2026
Admission for spectators is free. Team competition registration via the 2026 announcement on seesport-erfurt.de.
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.
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Where it takes place Erfurter Drachenboot Cup
Alperstedter See (Erfurter Seen)
Alperstedter See, 99189 Erfurt