Templin May Festival

May Festival on the Historic Market Square

The Templin May Festival is the traditional spring festival of the Uckermark town of Templin – always on 1st May, Labour Day. The venue is the historic market square by the town hall, characterized by its complete brick architecture and Renaissance town hall.

Medieval Half-Timbered Town of Templin

Templin is one of the most beautiful preserved half-timbered towns in northern Germany. The completely preserved city wall (1.7 km, built in 1287) with three city gates and several watchtowers encloses the old town – unique in northern Germany. With around 14,500 inhabitants, Templin is a central town in the Uckermark district; known primarily as a spa and recreational resort (Templin Therme) and as the hometown of former Chancellor Angela Merkel (parsonage in Templin).

Program Character

The Templin May Festival has the character of a classic 1st May city festival:

• Stage with live music – brass bands, Schlager, regional pop.
• Dance performances by Templin dance schools and folk groups.
• Children's and family activities: bouncy castle, games, face painting.
• Culinary stalls: Bratwurst, candied almonds, crêpes, beer, apple juice.
• Crafts market with Uckermark products (honey, jams, ceramics).
• Maypole tradition – like in many Brandenburg squares, a Maypole is erected.

Opening Hours

The May Festival runs from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm – a classic day festival that can be perfectly combined with a walk along the city wall.

Organiser and Other Templin Highlights

The organiser is Tourismus-Marketing Templin GmbH (TMT), the town's central tourism and event organisation. In addition to the May Festival, it organizes other highlights of the Templin year, such as the City Wall Festival (June), the Pottery Market, the Antiques and Flea Market (first Saturday of the month March–November), and the Spring Festival. With its dense event calendar, Templin is an attractive destination for weekend and holiday tourists from Berlin and Brandenburg.