Quetziner Strandfest
Traditional beach festival on Plauer See in the Quetzin district
About Quetziner Strandfest
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A Beach Festival with Tradition
The Plauer See, with its good 38 km², is one of the largest inland lakes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. On its western shore, nestled between forest and bay, lies the district of Quetzin of the town of Plau am See – a small settlement with its own bathing beach. This beach has been the venue for the Quetziner Strandfest every first weekend of August since 1997, organized by the Quetziner Siedler- und Heimatverein. 2026 will celebrate the 30th anniversary.
How the Festival Works
The beach festival begins on Friday evening with music and dancing on the beach – DJ set, live band, later disco. Saturday is the classic competition day: land competitions (tug-of-war, sack race, bratwurst throwing) and water competitions (swimming races, boat races, stand-up paddle race), supplemented by performances by Quetziner clubs and soloists. The evening concludes with a dance until late into the night.
Catering — Very North German
The heritage association itself takes care of the culinary catering, with classic North German specialties: barbecue stand with bratwurst and steaks, fish specialties (smoked eel, fried fish, Bismarck herring) from Plauer See and Müritz, Lübzer Pils on tap from the nearby Lübz brewery, plus a small cocktail bar for summer evenings. Prices are affordable, and proceeds go to club projects and the maintenance of Quetzin beach.
Who Attends?
The Quetziner Strandfest is a festival for the region: Quetzin and Plau residents, weekend guests from Berlin, Hamburg, and Schwerin who have holiday homes or bungalows around Plau, and campers from the neighboring campsite. Families are welcome, and the format is decidedly intergenerational. Anyone looking for a quiet summer evening on Plauer See with genuine Mecklenburg beach festival character – without touristy staging – will find it here.
Plau am See and the Quetziner Bay
The district of Quetzin belongs to the town of Plau am See in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. Quetzin beach is a popular bathing spot even outside of the festival, with a DLRG lifeguard station in high season, a sunbathing lawn, and a boat dock. The Quetziner Bay starts from Quetzin beach – a shallow bay particularly suitable for families with children.
Quetziner Strandfest — edition 2026
30th Edition — Anniversary Celebration
The 30th Quetziner Strandfest will be celebrated on the first weekend of August 2026 – an anniversary that the Quetziner Siedler- und Heimatverein intends to honor with an expanded program and a celebratory speech at the festival's opening on Friday evening.
The basic structure remains the proven format: Friday, July 31, music and dance evening to kick things off, Saturday, August 1, competition day with water and land competitions (swimming, boat races, tug-of-war, sack race), performances by Quetziner clubs, dance evening in the evening with a live band, Sunday, August 2, morning pint with brass music and family program. Catering by the heritage association with a barbecue stand, fish specialties, and Lübzer Pils on tap.
Programme Quetziner Strandfest 2026
Program 30th Beach Festival 2026
- Friday, July 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM — Opening, welcome by the Heritage Association, live band, later DJ and dancing
- Saturday, August 1, 2026, mornings — Morning pint, opening of the competition days
- Saturday, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Land and water competitions, swimming and boat races
- Saturday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Performances by Quetziner clubs, soloists, celebratory speech for the 30th anniversary
- Saturday, 8:00 PM–2:00 AM — Dance evening with live band, cocktail bar, evening disco
- Sunday, August 2, 2026, mornings — Morning pint with brass music, family program
Highlights Quetziner Strandfest 2026
- 30th anniversary edition of the Quetziner Strandfest
- Competitions on land and on Plauer See
- Live bands and dance evening on the beach
- Fish specialties from Plauer See and Müritz
- Lübzer Pils on tap and cocktail bar on the beach
Prices Quetziner Strandfest 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at club prices — Bratwurst approx. €4, smoked eel depending on size, Lübzer Pils 0.5 l approx. €3. Participation in competitions usually free, registration on site.
Practical information — Quetziner Strandfest
Getting There
By car: Take the A24 motorway to the Suckow exit, then the B191 towards Plau am See, then follow signs for Quetzin (approx. 4 km west of Plau town center). Parking available in Quetzin and at the beach. By train: Take the RB13 to Plau am See, then a taxi or bus to Quetzin.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at club prices. Participation in competitions usually requires registration on the day of the event.
What to Bring
Pack your swimwear (it's a beach festival), sun protection, cash for the club stands, and a light jacket for the evening.
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Where it takes place Quetziner Strandfest
Badestrand Quetzin am Plauer See
Quetziner Strand, 19395 Plau am See