Klosterfest St. Johannis Stralsund
Culture and Meeting Festival in the historic St. John's Monastery
About Klosterfest St. Johannis
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Festival in the historic Monastery Courtyard
The Klosterfest St. Johannis takes place in the St. John's Monastery, one of the oldest and most atmospheric sites in Stralsund's Old Town. The historic monastery courtyard offers a special setting for a festival that combines meeting, culture, and history.
Associations, Workshops, and Culture
The focus is on the diversity of civic engagement: Numerous associations, initiatives, and institutions present themselves with their own stands. In addition, there is a dense cultural program:
- Association stands and hands-on activities
- Workshops and craft demonstrations
- Book market
- Guided tours of the monastery (with prior registration)
- Musical performances, readings, and lectures
Culinary offerings, from the grill to popcorn and traditional lard bread, cater to physical well-being.
Part of a Festive Weekend
The Klosterfest is embedded in an entire festival weekend of the Hanseatic city: it takes place parallel to the Stralsund Harbour Days, and the festival Sunday coincides with UNESCO World Heritage Day. Thus, the Klosterfest fits into a cultural highlight of the Stralsund summer.
Stralsund in the Vorpommern-Rügen District
The UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic city of Stralsund is the district town in the Vorpommern-Rügen district. The Klosterfest St. Johannis invites locals and guests to experience the Old Town and its community life in a historically significant place.
Klosterfest St. Johannis — edition 2026
The second edition of the Klosterfest St. Johannis will be celebrated on June 6 and 7, 2026. In the historic monastery courtyard, 23 associations, initiatives, and institutions will present themselves. The program starts daily from 11:30 AM and includes association stands, workshops, crafts, a book market, guided tours (with prior registration), musical performances, readings, and lectures. Culinary offerings range from grilled items to popcorn and traditional lard bread. The festival takes place parallel to the Stralsund Harbour Days, and Sunday is embedded in UNESCO World Heritage Day.
Programme Klosterfest St. Johannis 2026
Program
- Association stands from 23 associations and initiatives
- Workshops and craft demonstrations
- Book market
- Guided tours of the monastery (prior registration)
- Music, readings, and lectures
- Culinary: Grill, popcorn, lard bread
Highlights Klosterfest St. Johannis 2026
- 23 associations in the historic monastery courtyard
- Embedded in UNESCO World Heritage Day
- Parallel to the Stralsund Harbour Days
Prices Klosterfest St. Johannis 2026
Admission to the festival is free.
Practical information — Klosterfest St. Johannis
Getting There
Stralsund is accessible by train (main station) and via the A20 motorway. The St. John's Monastery is located in the Old Town.
Admission
Admission to the festival is usually free; guided tours require prior registration.
Tip
The visit can be easily combined with the parallel Harbour Days.
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Where it takes place Klosterfest St. Johannis
Johanniskloster Stralsund