Rock in Wotschofska

Rock on a Spreewald Island — A Unique Concept

The Wotschofska island in the Spreewald, about 3.5 km from Lübbenau, is accessible via the canals by punt (Spreewald boat), by bicycle on the hiking trail, or on foot — cars are forbidden, and the Gasthaus Wotschofska has no car access. This very location is what makes the festival so appealing: concerts with international headliners in a completely car-free atmosphere, with Spreewald charm and an open-air stage under the sky.

2026: The Wailers + Cat Stevens Tribute

The 2026 lineup is top-notch: The Wailers — the legendary Jamaican reggae band that once performed with Bob Marley — will play reggae, roots-reggae, and ska. Patrick Snow is considered the "world's most successful Cat Stevens interpreter" and presents a well-crafted tribute show. Concert starts at 7 PM and lasts into the night.

Getting There: Punt, Bike, or Foot

The punt shuttle will take you from the Großer Spreewaldhafen Lübbenau (Dammstr. 77a) to the island starting at 4 PM. The last departure is at 5 PM — after that, there are no more shuttles. Return journey around midnight. Those taking the 3.5 km Spreewald path on foot or by bike should bring a headlamp for the way back, as the trail is not illuminated.

Spreewald Festival with Responsibility

As the Wotschofska island is surrounded by a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve area, strict rules apply: no outside food, no littering in the landscape, and the Gasthaus will be closed to regular day-trippers from 2 PM on concert day. The canal microclimate and the reed-lined shores are part of the experience — a reggae anthem about still water has a different effect here than at an urban open-air event.