Volksdorf District Festival

District Festival in the Historic Village Center

Until 1937, Volksdorf was an independent village — and its historic center "Im Alten Dorfe," with its Low German farmhouses and thatched roofs, remains one of Hamburg's most beautiful district ensembles. It is here, for decades, on the first weekend of September, that the Volksdorfer Stadtteilfest takes place — three days of events deeply rooted in local club life.

Program Over Three Days

On Friday, the stage program starts at 3 PM, with show performances by Walddörfer SV from 4:30 PM and live bands in the evening. On Saturday, the focus is on sports activities (football, handball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, pickleball), crate climbing, bouncy castle, Bobbycar race track, and the button maker, alongside preliminary rounds of the Hamburg Children's Olympics, the Walddörfer mascot Flip's dance program, live bands, and an open-air cinema in the evening. Sunday features the grand cycling race and the Walddörfer Inline Race (registration required, ages 10 and up).

Walddörfer SV — The Sporting Backbone

With over 4,000 members, Walddörfer SV is one of Hamburg's largest sports clubs and a co-organizer of the district festival. Its stand, featuring show performances, participatory sports stations, and the Hamburg Children's Olympics, significantly shapes the event. Mascot Flip is the figure of identification for the little ones.

Volksdorf and the Walddörfer

Volksdorf is part of the Walddörfer (Forest Villages) in the north of Hamburg (Wandsbek district) — four rural districts (Volksdorf, Bergstedt, Wohldorf-Ohlstedt, Duvenstedt) located between the Sachsenwald forest and the city center. The rural atmosphere, riding clubs, and equestrian traditions make the area one of Hamburg's most distinctive. The district festival reflects this identity — down-to-earth, club-based, and family-friendly.