Exciting weekend events: This is what Rostock can expect!

Exciting weekend events: This is what Rostock can expect!

As the holidays approach in Germany, there are plenty of opportunities in Rostock and the surrounding area to enjoy the time and gain new impressions. On October 3, 2025, the program includes the open day in the mosque on Ernst-Schlesinger-Straße and in the Islamic Cultural Center in Toitenwinkel. From 10 a.m., visitors can expect lectures, discussions and even an introduction to Arabic writing. An exciting event for everyone who is interested in cultural diversity. NDR reports that ...

But that's not all! The holiday tour to places of peaceful revolution, offered by the Rostock History Workshop, starts at 11 a.m. The meeting point is the Kröpeliner Tor. Here, history buffs can follow in the footsteps of the past and learn more about the events that shaped Germany.

Colorful festivals and markets

For anyone looking for a lively festival, it is worth visiting the autumn market in Klein Viegeln, which is open until Sunday. The ceramist Regine Godemann presents her works of art there while the crowd can enjoy culinary delicacies. Opening times are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there are exciting experiments with Raku and smoke firing.

Another highlight is the kite festival in Buchholz, which starts at 2 p.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. An ideal place for families to spend a turbulent afternoon together.

Experience art and culture

Anyone who is enthusiastic about music and performances should not miss the 3rd Rock Night in the Bützow miniature city. Two live bands will perform there at 8 p.m. and ensure an exuberant atmosphere. The cultural night in Bad Doberan, which starts on Saturday at 3 p.m., also promises a great experience. Here the city center is presented as an adventure mile, including a chat in the Ehm Welk Haus Bad Doberan from 5 p.m.

For theater lovers there is the crime comedy “The 39 Steps” in the Ernst Barlach Theater Güstrow, which starts on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. If you are interested in literature, the apple festival at the Kulturhof Letschow near Schwaan is the right place for you. The event begins on Saturday at 10 a.m. with a mobile apple press, followed by a creative and craft market from 11 a.m. and entertaining readings from 1 p.m.

There are also some interesting events for the Gerstetten region. For example, the municipality offers regular rides on historic diesel railcars every Sunday and public holiday between May 1st and October 19th, 2025. These rides are a great way to explore the area and bikes can be taken along free of charge. Gerstetten reports that...

A “Don’t be angry” tournament and a concert by the Gerstetter Choir, nota bene! are also on the program. Women who want to spend a nice morning can register for a women's breakfast, which will be accompanied by a guest speaker.

Historical highlights

For history lovers, there will be a historical spectacle in Großräschen from September 12th to 14th, 2025, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the unification of the villages of Großräschen and Klein-Räschen. This event promises living history and traditional crafts. Festivals and markets report that...

With all of these offers, residents and visitors to the region are not only offered an exciting holiday, but also the opportunity to learn a lot about the rich culture and history. So, go ahead and enjoy the hustle and bustle!