Hooksiel Krabben Days
Crab specialties, maritime flair, and live music at the Old Harbour
About Hooksiel Krabben Days
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The Crab in all Variations
The Hooksiel Krabben Days are a declaration of love for the Granat – as the crab is called on the Frisian coast. Over three days, fresh crabs will be served in all imaginable variations: classic in a roll, as a cocktail, in stew, as a salad, in quiches, and in modern street food creations.
Directly from Hooksiel Harbour
The Hooksiel crab cutter is located directly at the festival site and supplies the specialty stands with fresh goods. The festival thus also serves as a platform for the local fishery, making the value chain from cutter to plate directly visible.
Live Music on the Harbour Stage
Bands from the region will provide entertainment on the harbour stage on all three festival days. Maritime shanties, cover rock, and Frisian sounds alternate, perfectly matching the harbour atmosphere.
Family Activities
For families, there are hands-on stations, children's programs, and the opportunity to experience crab fishing up close. During guided tours, fishermen explain their work, show the cutters, and let children sort crabs.
Maritime Flair at the Old Harbour
The Old Harbour Hooksiel, with its historic houses, cutters, jetties, and proximity to the Wadden Sea (UNESCO World Natural Heritage), is one of the most beautiful festival backdrops on the Frisian coast. Free admission makes the festival a magnet for summer guests.
Hooksiel Krabben Days — edition 2026
The 2026 edition combines culinary tradition with maritime festival culture. The festival follows the Hooksiel Herring Days (Pentecost) as the second major harbour festival event of the season, making the Old Harbour Hooksiel a continuous attraction for summer guests throughout the summer.
The exact band program for 2026 will be published by the organiser in the summer.
Programme Hooksiel Krabben Days 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Festival opening in the afternoon
- Specialty stands open
- Evening concert on the harbour stage
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- All-day harbour life with specialties and stands
- Guided tours on crab fishing
- Live music on the harbour stage (shanties, cover rock)
- Family program
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Family day with hands-on activities
- Closing concert in the late afternoon
- Winding down at the harbour
The exact band program for 2026 will be published by the organiser in the summer.
Highlights Hooksiel Krabben Days 2026
- Three days at the Old Harbour Hooksiel
- Crab specialties directly from the harbour
- Live music on the harbour stage
- Family program and crab fishing tours
- Free admission
Prices Hooksiel Krabben Days 2026
Practical information — Hooksiel Krabben Days
Location
Alter Hafen Hooksiel, Am Hafen 1, 26434 Wangerland.
Date
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Admission
Free.
Organiser
Wangerland Touristik GmbH in cooperation with the local fishery.
Specialties
Crab rolls, crab cocktails, crab stew, crab salad, fish from the cutter, Frisian beer.
Getting There
By car via the A29, exit Sande or Jever, continue via the L811 to Hooksiel. Parking near the harbour.
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