Hafenfest Ludwigshafen

Hafenfest Ludwigshafen — at the western end of the Überlinger See

On the last weekend of June 2026, from June 27 to 28, the municipality of Bodman-Ludwigshafen invites you to the traditional Hafenfest on Lake Constance. The venue is the historic harbour area around the former Zollhaus (customs house) in Ludwigshafen — one of Lake Constance's most beautiful harbour panoramas, framed by the Bodanrück and the wide expanse of the Überlinger See.

Programme — Music, Market, and Maritime Atmosphere

The Hafenfest combines three classic elements of a Lake Constance Volksfest (popular festival):

• Music and entertainment on several stages — local music clubs, choirs, and cover bands provide the musical framework
• Night market on Saturday evening with arts and crafts stalls, food trucks, and catering until late
• Regional market on Sunday with producers from the Lake Constance region — fruit, wine, cheese, baked goods, honey, and homemade items

Between the stages and markets, you'll find catering stalls run by Ludwigshafen's clubs — fire brigade, sports club, music club, parish — each offering their own specialities, from Lake Constance whitefish to bratwurst and sweet classics.

Ludwigshafen am Bodensee — Small Harbour with Great Tradition

The municipality of Bodman-Ludwigshafen is located at the westernmost point of the Überlinger See, an arm of Lake Constance, in the district of Konstanz. It consists of the districts of Bodman (on the north shore) and Ludwigshafen (on the south shore) — connected by a short ferry service. For centuries, Ludwigshafen was an important loading and trading port for traffic between southwestern Germany and Lake Constance. The historic Zollhaus still reminds us of this function today.

Bodanrück and Lake Constance as a Festival Backdrop

Behind the festival grounds rises the Bodanrück — a wooded peninsula between the Überlinger See and the Untersee — known for its hiking and cycling trails. In front of the festival grounds, the view opens up to the Überlinger See, with sights extending to Mainau Island, the Marienschlucht gorge, and the Birnau pilgrimage church. This spectacular location makes the Hafenfest one of the most photogenic festivals on Lake Constance.

Maritime Tradition on Lake Constance

Harbour festivals have a long history on Lake Constance — when the region largely lived from shipping, fishing, and trade, the harbours were the social centres of the communities. Today, smaller towns like Ludwigshafen maintain this tradition with annual festivals that keep the connection to the lake alive and offer tourists and locals a relaxed, authentic summer moment by the water.