Sail Sassnitz
Maritime sailing festival with traditional sailing ships in Sassnitz harbour
About Sail Sassnitz
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Sailing Festival in the Harbour
Sail Sassnitz is the maritime sailing festival of the harbour town on the Baltic Sea coast of Rügen Island. In August, ship bells traditionally ring in the harbour to announce the start of Sail Sassnitz. For several days, the harbour area becomes a festival mile for all age groups – a summer highlight that combines sailing tradition and folk festival.
Traditional Ships and Boat Trips
The focus is on the traditional sailing ships: historic two- and three-masted vessels that sail into the harbour and set their sails. Guests have the opportunity to go on board and take day trips into the Baltic Sea bay off Sassnitz. This close encounter with sailing makes the festival particularly appealing.
Culture and Gastronomy
In addition to the ships, Sail Sassnitz offers a diverse supporting programme: regattas on the water, a colourful cultural and stage programme on land, and gastronomic stalls with regional specialities. The festival is family-friendly and accessible free of charge in many viewing areas.
Sassnitz on the Chalk Coast
Sassnitz is located in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, at the gateway to the Jasmund National Park UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The chalk coast of the island forms the backdrop against which the sailing ships anchor. In 2026, Sail Sassnitz will partially coincide with the international sailing spectacle SailGP, which will take place off the coast of Sassnitz on August 22nd and 23rd – a double maritime highlight for the island.
Sail Sassnitz — edition 2026
Sail Sassnitz from August 14th to 23rd, 2026
The maritime sailing festival Sail Sassnitz will be celebrated in the harbour from August 14th to 23rd, 2026. For over ten days, the harbour area will transform into a festival mile.
Programme
Traditional sailing ships – two- and three-masted vessels – will dock in the harbour and offer day trips on the Baltic Sea. Regattas, a colourful cultural and stage programme, and gastronomic stalls are part of the festival. It is family-friendly and accessible free of charge in many viewing areas.
Concurrent with SailGP
In 2026, Sail Sassnitz will partially coincide with the international sailing spectacle SailGP, which will take place off the coast of Sassnitz on August 22nd and 23rd.
Programme Sail Sassnitz 2026
Programme 2026
- Traditional sailing ships in the harbour with day trips on the Baltic Sea
- Sailing regattas off the coast of Sassnitz
- Colourful cultural and stage programme on land
- Gastronomy with regional specialities
- Concurrently: SailGP off the coast on August 22nd and 23rd
Highlights Sail Sassnitz 2026
- Traditional sailing ships for trips on the Baltic Sea
- Ten days of maritime festival in the harbour
- Colourful cultural and stage programme
- Concurrent with the international SailGP weekend
- Free admission in many viewing areas
Prices Sail Sassnitz 2026
Sail Sassnitz is accessible free of charge in many viewing areas. Boat trips on the traditional sailing ships and gastronomy are subject to a charge.
Practical information — Sail Sassnitz
Getting There
By train: ICE/IC to Stralsund Hbf, then regional train RE9 to Sassnitz Hbf, from there to the harbour. By car: B96 via Rügendamm to Sassnitz, parking near the harbour.
Admission
Sail Sassnitz is accessible free of charge in many viewing areas. Boat trips on the traditional sailing ships and gastronomy are subject to a charge.
Tip
Those who want to experience a day trip on a traditional sailing ship should get information early – places on board are in high demand.
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Where it takes place Sail Sassnitz
Stadthafen Sassnitz
Stadthafen Sassnitz, 18546 Sassnitz