Fishing Festival in Greifswald: Free fun from July 18th to 20th!

Fishing Festival in Greifswald: Free fun from July 18th to 20th!

Exciting days lie ahead in Greifswald! The popular fishing festival will take place in the picturesque district of Wieck from July 18th to 20th, 2025. This is the largest family festival in Western Pomerania and attracts numerous visitors with a varied program. This year there is a special premiere: entry is free for the first time, which makes the festival even more attractive for young and old. The anticipation is great because the organizers have once again come up with a lot of ideas to offer their guests an unforgettable experience. During the three days of the festival there will be numerous activities on three stages, in a children's area and in colorful fairs that invite you to marvel and take part, such as Ostsee-Zeitung reports.

A special highlight of the fishing festival is the traditional gaff rig trip, during which around 40 museum ships and modern yachts pass the Wiecker Bridge on Saturday. This sight is sure to attract many spectators, because while the ships set off on their journey at 1 p.m., the crews will be expertly introduced on site. In addition, the World Championships in Ryckhanging this weekend is another exciting program item, in which courageous participants have to demonstrate their skills using a stretched synthetic rope on the Ryck.

Colorful entertainment for families

The little guests also get their money's worth at the fishing festival: bouncy castles, face painting and a balloon clown make faces smile. Visitors can also look forward to a breathtaking view of the festive backdrop from the numerous rides such as the 40-meter-high Ferris wheel. The fishing festival is the perfect opportunity to spend carefree hours with family and friends. According to [greifswald.de](https://www.greifswald.de/de/urlaub-kultur/projekte/kultur-hoehe points/Fischerfest/), visitors can take part in boat trips and enjoy this unique maritime festival to the fullest.

There is a very special event for night owls on Friday evening: the music and laser show “Ryck in Flames” is crowned with an impressive fireworks display in the sky. You definitely shouldn't miss this spectacle!

Another highlight – the party ship MS “Koi”

But the fishing festival is not the only event that Greifswald has to offer. In August, the party ship MS “Koi” will dock on the Bodden and invites you to an incomparable musical journey. Party lovers can unwind for five hours with electronic beats from headliners like Mjyagi and Collective Ost. With a capacity of 550 people, tickets are in high demand and party-lovers should secure them in good time.

Of course, a lot is happening in the city when it comes to modern amenities - for example, free WiFi is being introduced in Greifswald. The aim is to create anonymized movement profiles that serve to improve city marketing. The evaluation of the WLAN benefits is planned until 2027, as the Ostsee-Zeitung reported.

Overall, summer time in Greifswald promises a colorful variety of experiences. No matter whether you take part in one of the traditional festivals or take a look around modern city life - there is something for everyone here!