Hafenfest Kloster Hiddensee

Hiddensee — the car-free island

Hiddensee is located west of Rügen in the Vorpommern-Rügen district and is one of the few car-free islands on the German Baltic Sea coast. Those who come here travel by ferry — typically from Schaprode, Stralsund, or Zingst. Kloster is the northernmost village on the island and the most important point of contact: it houses the island information centre, many guesthouses, and the sailing harbour where the Hafenfest takes place.

The Sailing Harbour as a Stage

The harbour area at Hafenweg 15 becomes a festival ground once a year: stages, stalls, and activity areas extend from the jetty to the festival tent. Its location directly on the water, with views of sailboats, the Bodden landscape, and the old thatched-roof houses of the village, makes the festival particularly scenic.

Programme for Families

The Hafenfest is deliberately aimed at families and day-trippers arriving by ferry. A large treasure hunt with riddles and tasks leads children through the harbour area; small island souvenirs are made in a dedicated craft corner. A highlight for many are the demonstrations by the emergency services: sea rescuers, water police, and the fire brigade showcase their work, which takes on direct meaning on an island like Hiddensee.

Island Gastronomy

Culinary delights at the Hafenfest are provided by Hiddensee's snack and restaurant businesses: bratwurst, jacket potatoes, fish rolls, and grilled seafood, crêpes and sweets, plus a bar with non-alcoholic cocktails and strawberry punch. Admission is free; payment is per stall.

Embedded in Island Life

The Hafenfest is one of the core events in the summer event calendar of the municipality Seebad Insel Hiddensee. It is organized jointly with the Hiddenseer Hafen- und Kurbetrieb and is also logistically designed for day-trippers — island buses run at more frequent intervals.