Matjestage in Bremerhaven: Over 50,000 guests at the maritime festival!

Matjestage in Bremerhaven: Over 50,000 guests at the maritime festival!

The anticipation in Bremerhaven is great, because from July 11th to 13th the shop window fishing port becomes the scene of the popular matjestage again. This event combines several highlights under one roof: In addition to the Matjestagen, there will be a Venetian harbor spectacle and the US car meeting "Fish & Cars" invites car lovers to present their dream vehicles. The Matjestage has developed into a fixture in the Bremerhaven event calendar over the years and attract around 50,000 visitors in the city south every year. A real fish party for all delights! nord24 reports that the perfect mix of culinary and entertainment is offered here.

a colorful festival program for all

Of course everything revolves around the matjes, which invites you to enjoy it in a variety of ways. Visitors can marvel at original Dutch matjes carts that film "Nieuwe Haring" on site. Culinary delicacies will not be neglected either: Hermanan's giant backfish, Dutch cheese and Poffertjes, these are just a few of the highlights. For the gourmets among the guests there are more profound insights into the multivision project "Fischbahnhof 360 °", which addresses the history of fishing and sustainable fishing.

The entertainment program promises numerous musical interludes. Various bands and choirs can be seen on two stages on the three festival days, including the Blancker Sound with soul music on Friday, the Shantychor Oostersstörm and the Seemannschor Bremerhaven on Saturday, as well as other groups on Sunday. The Maritime Flair will be felt into the night!

attractions for the whole family

For the little guests, an extensive children's program is offered that combines maritime ambience with walk-acts, balloon modeling, face painting and a craft corner. The whole thing is complemented by the holiday sock in the shop window fishing port, which invites you to relax with sand, beach chairs and deckchairs. If you are interested in the culinary highlights, you should not miss the special “Matjes tour” on July 12th and 13th. This guided culinary journey of discovery costs 15 euros and leads the participants to various delicacies.

And if you are interested in large automobiles, you will look forward to the US car meeting "Fish & Cars", in which over 150 vehicles are expected. Whether you are a fan of fish or cars is there for everyone. As Bremerhaven.de emphasizes, an incomparable experience awaits you that will certainly create many memories: "A folk festival for everyone", in which the culinary delights and the good atmosphere are in the foreground. From live barbecues to trial chef shows with kitchen master Ralf Harms, there is a lot to discover here!

be sure that the weekend from July 11th to 13th in the fishing port shop window is one of the most beautiful of the season and becomes an unforgettable experience with a mixture of music, culinary and maritime flair. Pack your friends and family and experience the Matjestage up close. For detailed information and the complete program, look at the official website of the event: Matjestage Bremerhaven .