Osterfeuer-Fete Wiemersdorf

A North German Easter Ritual

The Easter bonfire (Osterfeuer) is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted spring customs in Northern Germany, and especially in Schleswig-Holstein. On the night from Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday, bonfires are lit all over the country — as a sign of driving out winter and the reawakening of nature. In Wiemersdorf, a small community in the Segeberg district, the rural youth take on this tradition every year.

The Rural Youth Invite You

The Wiemersdorf rural youth (Landjugend Wiemersdorf) is organizing the Osterfeuer-Fete on Großenaspe Weg. The concept combines the traditional bonfire with a modern party night: while the adults stand around the large Easter bonfire, enjoy a beer from the tap, and chat, there is a smaller fire for the children where they can bake stick bread. On the party area, DJ Leif spins the decks and ensures a lively atmosphere with his beats.

What to Expect

• A large Easter bonfire, lit after dark
• A small stick-bread bonfire especially for children and families
• DJ Leif with music until late at night
• Barbecue and snacks with North German festival food — sausages, fries, steaks
• Drinks stand with beer, non-alcoholic options, and cocktails

Wiemersdorf in the Segeberg District

Wiemersdorf is a small community in the southern Segeberg district, nestled in the Geest landscape between Neumünster and Bad Bramstedt. With around 1,500 inhabitants, the village thrives on active club life — the fire department, sports club, and rural youth shape village events. The Osterfeuer-Fete is one of the highlights of the annual calendar and attracts visitors from neighboring towns in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.