Piratentage St. Peter-Ording

Four Days of Pirate World

The Piratentage are one of the most popular family festivals on the North Sea coast. On the Historische Insel in St. Peter-Dorf — a thatched-roof old building ensemble with an inn, chapel, and historic buildings — a complete pirate world is set up over four days: pirate camps with tents and fires, market stalls with pirate crafts, mock battles, and acrobatics shows.

Hands-on Adventures for Children

The focus is on the family experience. Numerous activities take place over the four days:

• Treasure hunts with treasure maps across the district
• Mazes and skill stations
• Archery for children aged 6 and up
• Blacksmith demonstrations — children can forge small iron pieces themselves
• Climbing on mast and rope like on board a pirate ship

Pirate School with Captain Black

The highlight for the youngest guests is the Pirate School with the famous Captain Black — a cult figure of the festival who has been teaching children in pirate style for years: knot tying, saber strokes, map reading, ship maneuver commands. Those who pass all disciplines receive their pirate certificate at the end.

Market and Catering

On the colorful market, traders sell authentic pirate handicrafts: jewelry, leather goods, wooden toys, books, costumes. For food and drink, classic sea fare is the focus: fish and crabs, spit-roasted meat, rum specialties for adults, mead, and beer.

Spectacular Fire Show in the Evening

Every evening there is a professional fire show — a highlight that bathes the pirate world in dramatic light at night. Acrobatics, fire-breathing, light art, and live music make every evening a spectacle for the whole family. In addition, jugglers, acrobats, and magicians perform, offering activities between the camps and in the market square.

St. Peter-Ording in Autumn

The October date is deliberately chosen: The summer tourist high season is over, but the autumn holidays still attract families to the coast. The Piratentage fill exactly this gap and extend the season by four days. St. Peter-Ording itself — as Schleswig-Holstein's most prominent seaside resort in the district of Nordfriesland — offers the ideal surroundings: stilt houses on the beach, an adventure promenade, thatched houses.