Name: Tüffelfest at the Satow Church Ruin 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-10T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kirchruine Satow

Tüffelfest Satow

About Tüffelfest Satow

When the potatoes are harvested, the association Lebendige Steine invites you to the Tüffelfest at the Satow church ruin. "Tüffel" is the Low German word for potato — and this autumn evening between the centuries-old ruin walls revolves entirely around this tuber. Regional potato recipes, cosy get-togethers, and autumn atmosphere at the old walls make the festival a warm counterpoint to the cool October evenings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A culinary tribute to a North German staple — simple, hearty, and full of atmosphere.

Dates 10 Oct — 10 Oct 2026

Venue Satow (13072)

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Edition 2026

Tüffelfest Satow — edition 2026

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the association Lebendige Steine invites you to the Tüffelfest at the Satow church ruin from 5 PM to 10 PM. The culinary autumn evening revolves entirely around the potato (Low German: Tüffel) — with regional recipes, cosy get-togethers, and autumn atmosphere at the old ruin walls.

The Evening

From 5 PM to 10 PM, the Satow church ruin transforms into an autumnal festival ground centred around the potato. Regional recipes featuring the tuber as the main ingredient are served. In the light of lanterns and fire bowls, the ancient walls appear particularly atmospheric.

Character

The Tüffelfest is designed as a cosy evening without a major stage programme — socialising, good food, and autumn atmosphere are the focus. The organiser is the association Lebendige Steine – Kirchruine Satow e.V.

Highlights Tüffelfest Satow 2026

Autumnal potato evening in the Low German tradition
Regional "Tüffel" recipes at the medieval church ruin
Atmospheric evening setting from 5 PM to 10 PM

Programme Tüffelfest Satow 2026

Schedule October 10, 2026

5:00 PM — Opening of the Tüffelfest at the church ruin
5:00 PM–10:00 PM — Culinary evening centred around the potato: regional "Tüffel" recipes, hearty dishes, socialising at the ruin walls
10:00 PM — End of the festival

Venue: Satow Church Ruin. For current details, visit kirchruine-satow.de.

Prices Tüffelfest Satow 2026

Prices for food and drinks are charged on-site. Detailed information will be announced by the Lebendige Steine association shortly before the event via kirchruine-satow.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Tüffelfest Satow

Getting There

By car: A20 exit Bad Doberan, continue on L11 to Satow; the church ruin is in the village centre. By train to Rostock Hbf or Bad Doberan, then take a bus to Satow.

Time

The Tüffelfest is an evening festival and takes place from 5 PM to 10 PM. Warm clothing is recommended — the October evenings at the ruin are cool.

Tip

The potato dishes are offered on-site — it's worth coming with an appetite. A seat cushion will make the evening at the old walls more comfortable.

The Potato Takes Centre Stage

The Tüffelfest at the Satow church ruin is an autumn potato festival in the Low German tradition. After the harvest, the association Lebendige Steine puts the "Tüffel" — as the potato is called in Low German — at the heart of a culinary evening. Regional recipes featuring the tuber are served, from hearty stews to savoury side dishes. Potato festivals have a long tradition in Northern Germany: after the harvest, they celebrate the staple food that has graced the region's tables for centuries.

Autumn Atmosphere within Ancient Walls

The charm of the Tüffelfest lies in its setting. It takes place in the evening, when the ancient walls of the early Gothic church ruin appear particularly atmospheric in the light of lanterns and fire bowls. The Satow church is one of Mecklenburg's oldest church buildings — the construction of a church at this site by Cistercian monks was documented in 1224. Today, only the ruin remains, its former cemetery now a park-like area, providing an ideal backdrop for festivals.

Community and Gathering

The Tüffelfest is deliberately designed as a cosy evening: no grand programme, but good food, socialising, and togetherness in an autumnal atmosphere. The association Lebendige Steine – Kirchruine Satow e.V., founded in 2011, sees such festivals as part of its mission to bring the ruin back to life and make its 800-year history tangible.

Satow in the Rostock District

Satow is located in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, easily accessible between the Hanseatic city of Rostock and the Baltic Sea coast. The church ruin in the village centre is the venue for concerts, readings, film nights, and seasonal festivals throughout the year — the Tüffelfest traditionally concludes the warm event season.