Spring Awakening Bad Bevensen

Bad Bevensen — Spa town on the Ilmenau

Bad Bevensen is a small spa town in the Samtgemeinde Bevensen-Ebstorf, located on the Ilmenau river in the Lüneburg Heath natural region. With its thermal springs, the spa gardens, and its spa clinic infrastructure, Bad Bevensen has been a tourist centre for wellness, health, and relaxation for decades. The Frühlingserwachen is one of the important season-opening events.

Four festival days to kick off May

The four-day programme from April 30th to May 3rd combines various event formats. This bundling for the May opening creates visibility and positions Bad Bevensen as a culturally active destination.

Thursday, April 30th — Theatre “Helga@Home”

The Frühlingserwachen begins on Thursday evening with the theatre performance “Helga@Home” at the Kurhaus. Theatre as part of a Volksfest is a special combination and underscores the cultural ambition of the Frühlingserwachen.

Friday, May 1st — Maifest at Kirchplatz

May 1st, the traditional Labour Day and Maifest (May festival), is celebrated in Bad Bevensen with a live music programme at Kirchplatz starting at 12 p.m. Freezy Fingers, Bleck City Bandits, and Salt City Swing Band form a diverse lineup with swing, rock, and soul.

Saturday, May 2nd — Jazz Picnic in the Kurpark

On Saturday afternoon from 4 p.m., a jazz picnic with the Swinging Seagulls takes place in the Kurpark. Picnic blankets, jazz sounds, and the green Kurpark — an atmospheric combination that bundles the best of the Bad Bevensen atmosphere. In parallel, a 40-km e-bike tour starts for the more active visitors.

Sunday, May 3rd — Cycling Experience Day and Marshmallows

The closing day offers a cycling experience day with various tour options and a Marshmallows swing concert. The combination of outdoor activity and live music on Sunday afternoon provides a relaxed end to the festival.

Free festival programme

A special feature is the fact that all Frühlingserwachen programme points are free of charge. This makes the programme accessible to everyone and positions Bad Bevensen as a hospitable tourist destination.