Neptunfest Zarrentin am Schaalsee
Traditional lake festival with bathtub regatta on the Schaalsee
About Neptunfest Zarrentin
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Lake Festival on the Schaalsee
The Neptunfest Zarrentin am Schaalsee is a traditional summer festival on the shores of the Schaalsee. It takes place annually on the first weekend of July and is celebrated over several days with a large entertainment programme. The organiser is the town of Zarrentin am Schaalsee.
The Bathtub Regatta
The secret highlight of the festival is the bathtub regatta: in the beach area, self-built and imaginatively designed floating vessels compete against each other. With ingenuity, humour, and great skill, the participants transform the lake into a curious race track – a spectacle that attracts thousands of spectators to the shore every year.
Neptune Baptism and Stage Programme
The Neptune baptism is traditionally part of the Neptunfest, where newcomers are initiated into 'Neptune's Realm' in a humorous ceremony. The festival is accompanied by stage music, water activities, and a diverse culinary offering. The programme is aimed at all generations and makes the Neptunfest a popular family festival.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Ludwigslust-Parchim
Zarrentin am Schaalsee is located in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district in the southwestern corner of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Schaalsee is part of the UNESCO Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve, a natural and cultural landscape along the former inner-German border. The Neptunfest combines North German lake festival tradition with the idyllic setting of this protected lake.
Neptunfest Zarrentin — edition 2026
From July 3rd to 5th, 2026, Zarrentin am Schaalsee will celebrate its 70th Neptunfest in the beach area by the lake.
The highlight is the bathtub regatta with self-built, imaginatively designed vessels. In addition, there will be the traditional Neptune baptism, stage music, water activities, and a diverse culinary offering. The multi-day festival is aimed at visitors of all ages.
Programme Neptunfest Zarrentin 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- Festival opening with stage music on the Schaalsee
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Bathtub regatta in the beach area
- Water activities, stage programme, and culinary delights
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- Neptune baptism, family programme, and festival conclusion
Highlights Neptunfest Zarrentin 2026
- Bathtub regatta with self-built vessels
- Traditional Neptune baptism
- Stage music and water activities on the Schaalsee
- 70th edition of the traditional lake festival
- Family festival in the UNESCO Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve
Prices Neptunfest Zarrentin 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is usually free. Individual activities and refreshments are subject to a charge.
Practical information — Neptunfest Zarrentin
Getting There
By car via the A24 (Zarrentin exit) to the town on the Schaalsee, then to the beach area. Ludwigslust-Parchim, near the border with Schleswig-Holstein.
Date and Admission
First weekend of July, multi-day festival. Admission to the festival grounds is usually free; individual activities are subject to a charge. Information from the town of Zarrentin am Schaalsee.
Tip
The bathtub regatta is the crowd-puller – a good spot on the shore ensures the best view.
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Where it takes place Neptunfest Zarrentin
Strandbereich am Schaalsee
Strandbereich am Schaalsee, 19246 Zarrentin am Schaalsee