Maritime spectacle in Bremerhaven: Sail 2025 attracts 1.2 million visitors!

Maritime spectacle in Bremerhaven: Sail 2025 attracts 1.2 million visitors!

The Sail in Bremerhaven is just around the corner and promises an unforgettable maritime experience. From August 13th to 17th, 2025, the coastal city will be the venue for one of the largest windjammer gatherings in the world. Around250 shipsare expected, including impressive sailing ships, steamers and motor ships. The German Federal President will also be at this large-scale eventFrank Walter Steinmeierbe present to accompany the opening and the arrival parade on the historically important sailing training shipGorch Fockto deny how that Weser courier reported.

A huge number of visitors1.2 millionPeople are expected to look forward to a varied stage program. Live acts likeRonan Keating,No angelsandJohannes Oerdingprovide musical highlights while aStreet food festivalthe culinary delights are not neglected. In addition to culinary delights, a medieval-style privateer village will be set up with hands-on activities and market stalls, so the Sail in Bremerhaven offers something for everyone.

Security and arrival

With so many visitors expected, clear security precautions are essential. Local police will monitor the event with cameras duringAwareness teams, recognizablepurple vests, available to help with questions and unpleasant situations. This is particularly important“WobiDu” project, which provides children with a personalized bracelet in case they get lost. Visitors are encouraged to avoid traveling by car, but those who still come with their own car have the option of taking the A27 Bremerhaven-Süd exit and using the park & ​​ride spaces in the fishing port.

TheSailTicketfor the shuttle buses are for4 eurosavailable per person, while holders of a Germany ticket get the ticket for free. There is also a ferry connection between Nordenham and Bremerhaven“Sail Ticket Plus”for6 euroscontain. Specially designed parking spaces will be available for cyclists and motorhomes.

Special ships and events

The variety of ships taking part is impressive: In addition to the Gorch Fock, there are also replicas of Christopher Columbus' ship“Nao Santa Maria”and the largest sailing ship, theFour-masted barque “Union”from Peru, to marvel at. This is joined by the Hollywood-famous ship“Eye of the Wind”and the impressive oneFrigate “Bavaria”the Navy. The viewing offer is provided by theOpen ship-Promotions of most ships have been added so that guests can take a look behind the scenes of the historic ships.

The Sail 2025 begins with a festive entry parade on Wednesday, with over100 shipstake part and captivate the guests. The impressive program is punctuated by spectacular events such as:Laser showon Saturday and a big oneFireworksrounded off the same evening.

Whether young or old, the Sail in Bremerhaven promises an event full of:

• lebendiger Tradition
• maritimer Geschichte
• interessanter Begegnungen
• und unvergesslicher Erlebnisse

The exciting world of shipping is also covered by Shipping history illuminated, inviting visitors on a journey of discovery into the past and the fascination of naval history.

Here in Bremerhaven the maritime atmosphere will be intensely noticeable for a few days and will bring all generations together. We have no choice but to look forward to this wonderful shipping festival!