Greifswalder Fischerfest 2025: Free entry and with a spectacular program!

Greifswalder Fischerfest 2025: Free entry and with a spectacular program!

The Greifswald Fishing Festival, which will take place this year under the name Gaffelrigg, brings a breath of fresh air and a colorful program to Greifswald-Wieck. From July 18th to 20th, 2025, the event will be dedicated to the city's 775th anniversary and will be free of charge, which should put happy faces on the faces of visitors. [Ostsee-Zeitung] reports that the city has budgeted 210,000 euros for the festival, which is four times as much as in previous years.

Although there was no second fireworks display at this year's festival, guests can look forward to the popular pyrotechnic and laser show “Ryck in Flames,” which will take place on Friday. The event ends on Sunday at 7 p.m., although the event evening is cancelled. There is still a lot for visitors to experience!

A diverse program awaits guests

The fishing festival has something to offer for every taste. Various performances are offered on three stages, while children can have fun in the specially designed children's area. In addition, fairs, strolls and boat trips under the motto “Open Ship” are part of the colorful hustle and bustle. The highlight of the festival is the ship parade, in which around 40 traditional ships and modern yachts pass the Wiecker Bridge on Saturday.

An exciting highlight for sports enthusiasts is the World Championships in Ryckhangeln, where participants will glide 30 meters over the Ryck on a taut plastic rope. A ZK10 cutter regatta is also on the program, in which teams from Germany are fighting for victory. In addition, a large fair turns the harbor into a true entertainment paradise. From children's carousels to an impressive Ferris wheel ride at a height of 40 meters to spectacular rides, everything is there. [Greifswald.de] provides information about the details of the festival here.

A look outside the box

But it's not just the fishing festival that is the focus of the people of Greifswald. The Greifswald University Medical Center is also currently struggling with challenges. In 2024, the facility recorded a deficit of 5.8 million euros due to underfunding. In order to counteract this situation, doctors and nursing staff should continue to be hired, which should strengthen the position of the university medical center as the region's most important employer.

Another hot topic in the region are the dilapidated buildings on the B111 in Zinnowitz. Mayor Fred Kruggel expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of these ruins; demolition could make room for a new amusement park. Investors like 84-year-old Gerd-Peter Irkens, who lives on Usedom, are showing great interest in housing projects. With more than a billion euros in construction projects, he has already met a high demand for rental apartments in the region, which has significantly relieved the pressure on the housing market on Usedom. [Volksfeste in Deutschland] concludes with further information about the Fischerfest and its highlights.

If you still want to take part in the voting for the OZ Firefighter Hero campaign, you shouldn't wait long; The votes for the fire brigade candidates end tomorrow. Anne Berner from the Kröslin Volunteer Fire Department is currently leading with 34.2 percent, closely followed by Tim Nahrstedt from Kühlungsborn with 32.6 percent. So the tension stays high until the last minute!

With all of these exciting aspects in mind, all that remains to say is: Let’s look forward to a great fishing festival in Greifswald and a vibrant future for the region!