Sommerfest am Sehlendorfer Strand

Beach Festival with North German Cosiness

The Sommerfest am Sehlendorfer Strand is a firm fixture in the annual calendar of the municipality of Blekendorf in the Plön district of Schleswig-Holstein. The festival takes place annually at the end of August or in September on the beach section in front of the Tourist Information — between beach chairs, dunes, and the Baltic Sea. The organizer is the Sehlendorfer Strand Tourist Information, which designs the program together with the mayor and the municipality.

Sehlendorf — the Beach Jewel of Hohwacht Bay

The municipality of Blekendorf comprises eight districts (Blekendorf, Friederikenthal, Futterkamp, Kaköhl, Nessendorf, Rathlau, Sechendorf, and Sehlendorf) and is located on the Hohwacht Bay, one of the most beautiful coastal stretches of the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast. The Sehlendorf beach stretches for almost four kilometers and accommodates around 800 beach chairs — one of the largest beach chair fleets in the region. The municipality's motto — „Living where others go on holiday“ — also shapes the character of the summer festival: less mass crowds, more village community by the sea.

The Program — Live Music, Variety Show, Beach Atmosphere

The summer festival begins in the early afternoon with live music on the beach stage. Local and regional bands play hits from several decades — from beat and Schlager to maritime sounds. Culinary delights such as bratwurst, fish rolls, crab sandwiches, draft beer, and North German specialties are offered at club stands. For families, there is a children's program with games on the beach.

The centerpiece is the „Bunter Abend“ (variety show) starting at 7:00 PM: a diverse stage program of live music, club performances, awards, and dancing together against the backdrop of Hohwacht Bay. The festival traditionally ends at 9:30 PM — with a view of the sunset over the Baltic Sea on clear evenings.

Nestled in the Summer of Hohwacht Bay

The summer festival is part of a series of summer events in Hohwacht Bay. In Blekendorf and Sehlendorf, these include the Over-70s Party, the Beach Flea Market event, farmers' markets, and the annual Flens Beach Cleanup action. The close integration with tourism shapes the region — the Sehlendorfer Strand Tourist Information serves as a hub for guests and locals alike.

An Event with a Community Spirit

The municipality of Blekendorf has around 1,300 inhabitants; in summer, several thousand holidaymakers are added. The summer festival is one of those events where both worlds — the village community and seasonal guests — meet on equal footing. Admission is traditionally free, and the festival is financed by sponsors, the Tourist Information, and the culinary stands of the clubs. Thus, it is both a social anchor and a tourist highlight of late summer.