Störtebeker Festival: Pirate saga inspires 8000 spectators on Rügen

Störtebeker Festival: Pirate saga inspires 8000 spectators on Rügen

in Ralswiek on the picturesque island of Rügen, the premiere of the Störtebeker Festival with the title "Freiebutter of the Seas" took place. On June 28, 2025, the first performances attracted around 8,000 spectators, although the space was not completely sold out. But the enthusiasts were enthusiastic about the atmosphere and the very special flair of the festival. As the Ostsee-Zeitung reports, the so-called "Störtebeker-Magie" is particularly valued by the visitors.

This year's festival takes place as part of the VII. The game cycle and run until September 13th, every Monday to Saturday at 8:00 p.m. The performance offers an impressive spectacle with over 150 participants, 30 horses and 4 ships, combined with breathtaking stunts and special effects. If you are looking for more information about the Störtebeker Festival and the exciting program, you can take a look at the official website: stoertebeker.de .

Reviews of the audience

The spectators of the premiere agreed: the piece offers a lot of action. A spectator from Brandenburg, Tobias Frese, highlighted the fight between Klaus Störtebeker and Goedeke Michels as a special favorite scene. Noel Fildebrandt von Rügen praised the impressive explosions during the performance. It is also particularly noteworthy that Mandy and Ines from Dresden enthusiastically raved about the atmosphere and the main actor from Radebeul.

Another aspect that noticed the visitors was the positive response to the horses and costumes, in particular by Silke Oelschläger and her daughter Soraya from Halle an der Saale, which have been among the regular guests of the festival for at least six years. Such experiences are of course not without challenges: the departure was problematic through overcrowded conditions at the roundabout at the Ralswieker port. The new parking lot regulations also ensured that coaches had to pick up their guests in the town center, which led to chaotic conditions. A bus driver complained about the lack of clear information on departure.

an evening full of highlights

The premiere was initiated with an opening speech by the Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A special highlight was Wolfgang Lippert, who inspired the audience with his songs - both new and classic -. The role of the blind servant Gottfried and the boatman Gunnar was also played by Volker Wackermann with a lot of flying colors.

Overall, the end of the evening shows that the Störtebeker Festival write another exciting chapter. With the fireworks above the big Jasmunder Bodden at the end of each performance, the evening is perfectly rounded off and lets the spectators return to the night with fantastic memories. If you want to become part of this exciting spectacle, you have the chance until September 13th.

The Festival website can be visited for further information and ticket bookings: nordkurier.de .