Obstblütenfest Sirksfelde

Spring Ritual on the Community Orchard Meadow

The small municipality of Sirksfelde in the Sandesneben-Nusse office cultivates a community orchard meadow at the former Kieskuhle – a piece of natural cultural landscape with traditional apple varieties, preserved by the village community. When the blossoms break open at the end of April, it's the occasion for the annual Obstblütenfest: young and old meet for a cozy get-together among the blooming trees.

A Festival Organized by the Village Community Itself

The format is deliberately simple and accessible: the municipality's youth and culture committee organizes the event, provides drinks and barbecue food, and asks guests to bring salads or cakes to complete the buffet. Bringing your own dishes and cutlery is welcome – this keeps waste low and emphasizes the event's sustainable character.

Nest Box Building for Children

For years, a regular program item has been the nest box building workshop for children: under guidance, the youngest guests can build their own nest boxes and take them home – a practical contribution to bird protection in the region's community orchards and, at the same time, a lively educational format. The municipality's community orchard meadow is located not far from nature reserves in the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park.

Sirksfelde in the Herzogtum Lauenburg District

Sirksfelde is located between Mölln and Reinfeld, in southeastern Schleswig-Holstein – one of the most wooded regions in the state. The Obstblütenfest is a classic example of the kind of village festival that has experienced a renaissance in Northern Germany in recent years: regionally rooted, ecologically conscious, with a clear focus on community rather than commerce.