Brandenburg Waterproof in Fürstenberg: Celebrate at the Schwedtsee!

Brandenburg Waterproof in Fürstenberg: Celebrate at the Schwedtsee!

The 28th Brandenburg Waterproof opened its doors on July 12, 2025 in the picturesque city of Fürstenberg/Havel. The event, which takes place from July 12th to 13th, offers a colorful program of music, water sports and conviviality, and, despite adverse weather conditions, attract thousands of visitors. Like MAZ Mayor Robert Philipp opened the festival traditionally with the tapping of a free beer barrel. The festival area extends around the Schwedtsese in the city park, where you can also enjoy numerous program items on the market square and around the Fürstenberg Castle.

A real highlight of the festival is the official opening on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by an impressive firecracker and salute shooting. The moderation of the stage program is the responsibility of the local Thomas Hentschel, who maintains visitors with dance, singing and magic. The band "Paul & Aggi-Insane" ensures additional participation during a water festival concert, while the yacht club organizes an exciting yardstick regatta on the water. Like fuerstenberg-havel.de , Sunday is also a day open for sales on which the city's shops expect special customer traffic.

special features and program

The festive hustle and bustle begins on Friday with a Klezmer concert in the town church and a warm-up party in the city park. Hegefischen will be organized for sports fans on Saturday, while families and children can experience numerous hands -on activities and shows. The traditional fishing competitions and the demonstrations of local clubs also enrich the offer. Fireworks round off the celebrations and create a unique atmosphere in the evening. The program not only takes place in the city park, but also in various locations in the city center, which improves the overall impression of the festival. Volksfeste-in-Deutschland emphasizes that the event will always be carried out on the second full weekend in July and thus belongs to the fixed institution in the event calendar in the region.

admission prices and arrival

Admission to the festival site is nine euros for adults, while children up to 14 years of free admission can enjoy. Due to the expected large number of visitors, there are partially traffic closures during the festival in the city center. The organization team and the city of Fürstenberg are pleased about the support of renowned sponsors such as the Mittelbrandenburg Sparkasse and EMB Energie Brandenburg GmbH.

For everyone who wants to visit the waterproof, the information can be found extensively on the website of the city of Fürstenberg: www.fuerstenberg-havel.de/wasserfest. So there is something for everyone - whether music lovers, sports enthusiasts or families with children. It will be a great festival that brings young and old together and promises unforgettable moments.