Strandfest am Kiebitzsee Falkenberg/Elster

Beach feeling in the heart of Brandenburg

When the Strandfest am Kiebitzsee begins, the recreation area north of Falkenberg/Elster fills with people from the Elbe-Elster district and far beyond. The Kiebitzsee, a flooded former open-cast mine, has been the region's most important local recreation destination for decades – with a fine sandy beach, clear water, and a park-like lakeside promenade. It is precisely here, at the end of July or beginning of August each year, that this three-day Volksfest (folk festival) takes place.

Three festival zones

The Strandfest is traditionally divided into three spatially separate areas that all function together: the large amusement park with rides, carousels, and stalls; the lakeside promenade with regional stands, gastronomy, and handicrafts; and the sports area with the beach volleyball cup, run, and games. Those who wish can switch between the beach, stage, and Ferris wheel several times a day.

Music and stage program

The heart of the festival is the main stage with its large event tent. Cover bands and party bands, as well as regional artists, perform here – from Schlager to Rock 'n' Roll and hits from the 80s and 90s. On Saturday evening, a spectacular fireworks display over the lake regularly crowns the festival evening. An entrance fee is collected for the main stage area from the afternoon onwards; the other areas remain freely accessible.

Sporting tradition

Two classics are maintained in terms of sports: the Kiebitzlauf, an open fun run around the lake, and the beach volleyball cup on the sand courts. Both competitions have cultivated a loyal following over the years and are now an integral part of the Strandfest calendar in southern Brandenburg.

Falkenberg/Elster and Niederlausitz

Falkenberg/Elster is located in southern Brandenburg in the Elbe-Elster district, nestled in the gentle hilly landscape between the Schwarze Elster river and the Niederlausitz lowlands. The town was once an important railway junction – a fact still remembered today by the Railway Museum. Besides the Railway Festival, the Strandfest am Kiebitzsee is the town's most important summer event.