ParkErwachen — The Spring Festival

Season Start on May 1st

ParkErwachen is one of the largest spring festivals in the north of Hamburg and has shaped the Stadtpark calendar for years: Every year on May 1st, the new park season opens with a day festival that appeals equally to families, sports enthusiasts, and culture lovers. Norderstedt is located in the district of Segeberg in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, directly north of Hamburg — the Stadtpark, with its lake landscape, outdoor pool, and Kulturwerk, is one of the central recreational areas of the metropolitan region.

Three Program Pillars

The festival is divided into several program components that run in parallel throughout the day:

• Stage Program with live music, dance, children's program, and moderation
• ParkSportDay at the Strandbad: Norderstedt sports clubs and providers introduce themselves, with hands-on activities ranging from yoga and stand-up paddling to archery
• Lake Promenade Activities for families — creative stations, water toys, small competitions

Volunteer Fair — New Program Item

Since 2024, a Volunteer Fair has complemented the program: Clubs, aid organizations, initiatives, and volunteer groups from Norderstedt present their work and recruit participants. A low-threshold opportunity for interested parties to learn about local social engagement.

12,000 Visitors and Free Admission

With around 12,000 visitors, ParkErwachen is one of the biggest crowd-pullers in Norderstedt. Admission is free — a conscious decision to attract families and residents without barriers. The event is supported by Stadtwerke Norderstedt and other local partners.

Stadtpark Norderstedt — The Venue

The Stadtpark Norderstedt was created for the 2011 State Garden Show and has since developed into one of the most beautiful urban parks in Schleswig-Holstein: lakes, playgrounds, an outdoor pool, a lake promenade, sculptures, and the Kulturwerk as an event building form the centerpiece. Numerous events take place here in the summer — ParkErwachen kicks off the season, followed by open-air concerts, summer cinema, festivals, and markets.