Hafenfest Zingst with Net and Zees Boat Regatta

Maritime Festival at Zingst Harbour

The Hafenfest Zingst takes place annually in June, transforming the picturesque harbor of the Baltic Sea resort into an extensive festival mile along Hafenstraße and Zingster Strom. It is one of the most beautiful maritime festivals on the Vorpommern Baltic coast. The organizer is the Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst.

Zees Boat Regatta Season Opener

The centerpiece of the festival is the Net and Zees Boat Regatta, marking the official start of the Zees boat regatta season on the Barther Bodden. The historic Zeesboote — fishing boats with characteristic red-brown sails — gather in the harbor and head out onto the water together. Races are held in three classes; large and medium-sized boats complete several laps over a triangular course. The award ceremony for all boat classes takes place in the early evening.

Onshore Program

On land, a diverse program accompanies the events: sea shanty choirs and shanty groups, live music in the evenings, a craft market with regional specialties, smoked fish tasting, lighthouse models, and harbor tours. There are hands-on activities for children — the Hafenfest is designed for the whole family.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Vorpommern-Rügen

Zingst is located on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, on the edge of the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. For centuries, Zeesboote have shaped the maritime image of the Bodden coast, and the Hafenfest keeps this sailing heritage alive.