Highland Games Bremen am Falkensteinsee
10th Highland Games at Falkensteinsee with 80 teams, Pipeband, Viking village and Medieval market from May 29th to 31st, 2026
About Highland Games Falkensteinsee
The Highland Games Bremen am Falkensteinsee are celebrating their anniversary edition in 2026 — the tenth edition will take place from Friday, May 29th to Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at the Camping & Ferienpark Falkensteinsee in Ganderkesee. For the first time, 80 teams will compete — a record participation.
The program combines the classic Highland disciplines (caber toss, hammer throw, tug of war) with pipe band performances, a Viking village, and a medieval market on Sunday. Admission: €5 adults, €3 children. Power sponsor 2026: Haferkamp Gerüstbau.
Scotland at Falkensteinsee
The Highland Games are a sport from the Scottish Highlands, the modern form of which dates back to the collection of traditional strength and skill disciplines in the 19th century. Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Stone Put, and Tug of War form the core. In Ganderkesee at Falkensteinsee, the competitions have been held annually since 2016 — in 2026 for the tenth edition with 80 teams for the first time.
Pipeband and Hamburg Caledonian Pipes & Drums
The weekend is musically shaped by pipe bands. The Hamburg Caledonian Pipes & Drums are among the best-known pipe bands in Northern Germany and are a regular fixture at Falkensteinsee, forming an integral part of the program. The traditional march-in of the teams on Saturday morning from 10:30 AM — led by pipe bands — is considered a visual and acoustic highlight.
Viking Village and Medieval Market
In addition to the sporting disciplines, a Viking village is set up on the grounds — historical tents, show fights, crafts, and camp life. On Sunday (May 31st), a medieval market expands the offerings, making the festival a pure family and exhibition format on the final day.
Camping & Ferienpark Falkensteinsee
The venue is the Camping & Ferienpark Falkensteinsee in Ganderkesee — a facility with a swimming lake, campsites, and holiday homes. The rural location between Bremen and Oldenburg is particularly suitable for an open-air weekend with overnight stays on site: many teams and visitors camp by the lake for the three days.
Afterparty and Program
On Friday (May 29th), the weekend begins with training from 6 PM. On Saturday (May 30th), the main competitions follow from the march-in at 10:30 AM, with an afterparty in the evening from 7:30 PM. Sunday (May 31st) is dedicated to the medieval market.
Highland Games Falkensteinsee — edition 2026
The tenth edition of the Highland Games Bremen am Falkensteinsee will take place from May 29th to 31st, 2026 at the Camping & Ferienpark Falkensteinsee in Ganderkesee. With 80 participating teams, it is the largest field of participants in the festival's history.
Program: Friday training from 6 PM, Saturday main competitions with march-in at 10:30 AM and afterparty from 7:30 PM, Sunday medieval market. Admission €5 (adults) / €3 (children). Power sponsor: Haferkamp Gerüstbau.
Anniversary with 80 Teams
With 80 teams competing, the festival in 2026 has the largest number of participants to date. The teams come from all over Northern Germany as well as from the Netherlands, Denmark, and some from Great Britain. The competition is held in the classic Highland Games disciplines.
Pipebands
The Hamburg Caledonian Pipes & Drums and another pipe band will accompany the weekend — they will lead the march-in on Saturday morning and play at various stations throughout the day.
Programme Highland Games Falkensteinsee 2026
Weekend Program
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, May 29th, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Opening of the grounds, team training
- Evening: Open Air at the Viking camp
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 — Competition Day
- 10:30 AM — March-in of the 80 teams with pipe bands
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM — Main competitions: Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Stone Put, Tug of War, Sheaf Toss
- 5:00 PM — Award ceremony
- 7:30 PM — Afterparty with live music
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 — Medieval Market
- All day: Medieval market with crafts, suckling pig, mead
- Complementary performances by Pipeband and Vikings
Viking Village
Throughout the weekend: Viking camp with historical tents, camp life, show fights, and crafts. The Viking groups come from the Northern German reenactment scene.
Highlights Highland Games Falkensteinsee 2026
- Anniversary edition (10th edition) with 80 teams for the first time
- Highland disciplines, pipe bands, Viking village
- Medieval market on Sunday, May 31st
- Afterparty Saturday evening from 7:30 PM
- Admission €5 / Children €3
Prices Highland Games Falkensteinsee 2026
- Adults: €5
- Children: €3
- Camping and holiday home fees separate
Practical information — Highland Games Falkensteinsee
Dates 2026
- Friday, May 29th, 2026 — Training from 6 PM
- Saturday, May 30th, 2026 — March-in 10:30 AM, competitions, afterparty from 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 31st, 2026 — Medieval market
Venue
Camping & Ferienpark Falkensteinsee, Am Ferienhausgebiet 1, 27777 Ganderkesee.
Admission
- Adults: €5
- Children: €3
Accommodation
Camping and holiday homes on the premises — early booking recommended.
Getting There
A28 Bremen–Oldenburg, exit Stuhr or Delmenhorst-Ost. Ganderkesee is located between Bremen and Oldenburg.
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