Lindow (Mark) Town Festival

Three Lakes, One Market Square, One Festival

Lindow (Mark) calls itself the „City of Three Lakes“ because it is nestled between the Wutzsee, Vielitzsee, and Gudelacksee lakes. Despite its manageable size (around 3,000 inhabitants), the small town in the Oder-Havel-Waterway district, in the heart of the Stechlin-Ruppin Lake Nature Park, has a vibrant club life and its own town festival. The Lindow Town Festival traditionally takes place on the first Saturday of July — in 2026, expected on Saturday, July 4th.

The Program — Small Town, Big Festival

When the Rheinsberg Brass Band starts playing at 12:00 PM, the festivities begin. Throughout the day, a well-rehearsed festival program unfolds, connecting generations:

• 12:00 PM — Opening with Rheinsberg Brass Band
• 1:00 PM — Angling competition on the Wutzsee
• 2:00 PM — Performance by the Kita „Lindower Kinderland“ kindergarten
• 2:30 PM — Start of the big duck race on the Wutzsee
• 3:00 PM — Circus Kids performance
• 4:00 PM — Live music with the Lindow student band
• 6:00 PM — Award ceremony for the duck race and angling competition
• 6:30 PM — Live music Trio KKW
• 7:30 PM — Lennocks live
• Following: Dancing until late with DJ Wolff

The Duck Race — Lindow Tradition

A special tradition is the duck race on the Wutzsee. Hundreds of yellow plastic ducks are released into the lake, and the wind carries them to the finish line. Those who have bought a duck in advance hope for the main prize. The race is not only fun for children but also an important source of income for local clubs — the proceeds go towards club activities and town projects.

Lindow and the Stechlin Region

Lindow (Mark) is located in the middle of the Stechlin-Ruppin Lake Nature Park — one of Brandenburg's most beautiful lake districts, characterized by clear, pristine lakes and extensive beech forests. The nearby Stechlinsee is famous as the setting for Theodor Fontane's last novel, "Der Stechlin." Those who spend a day or a weekend at the town festival can ideally combine it with a hike around the Wutzsee or a boat trip to the Stechlinsee.

Town Festival in Brandenburg-Klein

Lindow is a perfect example of the Brandenburg small-town festival tradition: compact, family-friendly, and authentic. There are no big stars, but a very personal atmosphere. Anyone who wants to experience authentic Brandenburg should visit such a festival — and not one of the large town festivals in Potsdam or Cottbus.