Kladower Maifest

Kladow – Berlin's Rural Southwest

Kladow belongs to the Spandau district and, with around 16,000 inhabitants, is one of Berlin's smaller districts. Its location directly on the Havel, opposite the Wannsee shore, gives Kladow a distinctive village character – ferry terminal, yacht harbor, old village center. Anyone crossing to the Kladower side from Wannsee with the BVG ferry (line F10) enters a world of Berlin that has little to do with tourists. It is precisely here, at Imchenplatz next to the ferry terminal, that the Kladower Maifest takes place every year.

First Saturday After May 1st

The date is deliberately chosen: not May 1st itself – which is a public holiday when many shops in Berlin must close – but the first Saturday thereafter. This allows residents and local businesses to co-organize the festival and keep their shops open at the same time. In 2026, the Maifest falls on Saturday, May 2nd. This pragmatic logic characterizes the entire festival: it is a neighborhood and resident event, not a tourist event.

Program: Live Music, Dancing, Raffle

The program is classic village festival: live music on a small stage, dancing in the square, a raffle with prizes from local businesses, games for children, stalls with local specialties, bratwurst, beer, coffee, and cake. What distinguishes Kladow from many other Berlin village festivals is the setting: Imchenplatz is located directly on the water, the ferry terminal of line F10 is next door, and in the background, you can see the other side of the Havel with the villas of Schwanenwerder. This creates a summer festival atmosphere that few Berlin events can match.

Organizer: GG Havelbogen

The organizer is GG Havelbogen e.V., a local association that has been organizing the Maifest for years. The association acts as a link for local businesses, clubs, and initiatives – the Maifest is neighborhood marketing, business revitalization, and a community festival all in one. Admission is free.