Lake Festival at Orankesee Lido

The Orankesee Lido – A Berlin Summer Classic

In the heart of the Lichtenberg borough, on the northern edge of the Alt-Hohenschönhausen district, lies the Orankesee – a shallow lake, about 5 hectares in size, formed during the Vistulian glaciation. The Orankesee Lido was established in the 1920s and still offers a 250-meter sandy beach today. In summer, it's one of Berlin's quieter, more family-friendly swimming lakes, far from the hustle and bustle of Wannsee or Müggelsee.

What makes the 2026 Seenfest Special

Once a year, the Förderverein Obersee & Orankesee e.V. transforms the lido into a late summer festival ground. The 2026 programme includes:

• Live music on several stages with bands from Berlin and the surrounding area
• Street theatre and open-air performances
• Acrobatics, walking acts, and circus performances
• Big children's festival with hands-on activities, bouncy castles, games, and water fun
• Dance and DJ programme in the later hours
• Catering and food stalls on the beach

Doors open at 1 PM, programme starts at 2 PM, programme ends at 10 PM.

Voluntary Work and 80 Helping Hands

The festival has existed since 2005 as a voluntarily organised event by the Förderverein Obersee & Orankesee. Around 80 volunteers help with setup, catering, technical aspects, ticketing, and the children's programme. Revenue from admission and refreshments finances the maintenance and event work around the two Lichtenberg lakes – Orankesee and Obersee.

Lichtenberg and Alt-Hohenschönhausen

The Lichtenberg borough in eastern Berlin is the most populous after Pankow and is one of the few Berlin boroughs with a distinct mix of Plattenbau (prefabricated housing), villas, and lakes. Alt-Hohenschönhausen, the district around the Orankesee, is the historic village settlement – with an old castle ensemble, village church, and an intact villa area around the lakes. Those who want to experience Berlin off the beaten tourist track will feel at home here.