The Summer Festival at the "Vogtland Sea"
The Pöhl dam is popularly known as the "Vogtland Sea" due to its size and appeal. On its banks, in the Jocketa district, lies the Pöhl open-air stage – the venue for the Strand- und Laternenfest for decades. The festival is one of the most famous summer events in the Vogtland and attracts visitors from all over Saxony, Thuringia, and Bavaria.
Friday is DJ night: beats, lights, and party vibes under the open sky. Saturday brings live music to the stage, in an ambiance that perfectly captures the blend of an open-air summer festival and a beach atmosphere. A relaxation lounge, a punch bar, and a beer garden expand the gastronomic offerings.
Both festival evenings conclude with a fireworks display over the water of the dam – a visual highlight that underscores the festive character. The atmospheric lighting along the shore (hence "Laternenfest" or Lantern Festival) bridges the gap between the music evening and the pyrotechnic show.
Pöhl is a municipality in the Vogtlandkreis (AGS 14523), state of Saxony. The Pöhl dam serves as both a drinking water reservoir and a popular recreational area with bathing spots, hiking trails, boat rentals, and campsites. The Strand- und Laternenfest annually showcases this tourist significance.
The Strand- und Laternenfest 2026 continues the decades-long tradition. The Pöhl open-air stage becomes the festival center, and the dam's shore becomes the backdrop.
Friday evening is dedicated to the DJ night with atmospheric lighting under the open sky. Saturday features stage concerts – the exact lineup will be announced via the festival channels. A relaxation lounge, punch bar, and beer garden provide refreshments, with fireworks over the water concluding each day.
By car via the A72 (exit Plauen-Süd or Pirk), continue towards Pöhl-Jocketa. By train to Jocketa, from there a short walk to the open-air stage.
Current information available at buehne-poehl.de. Contact: +49 175 1948755 or [email protected].
A relaxation lounge, punch bar, beer garden, and food stalls provide refreshments. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended – the festival takes place in all weather conditions.
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