Sail 2025 in Bremerhaven: A spectacular maritime festival awaits you!

Sail 2025 in Bremerhaven: A spectacular maritime festival awaits you!

The anticipation for Sail 2025 in Bremerhaven is palpable, because...August 13th to 17ththe city becomes the scene of maritime festivities. Approximately is expected1.2 million visitors, who can look forward to a week full of music, culture and extraordinary ships. The event is a highlight in the event calendar, which only takes place every five years. Sail 2020 had to be canceled due to the corona pandemic, so expectations are high, and not without reason.

It starts off with an impressive oneEntry paradeon Wednesday at11 a.m, which brings the ships onto the Bremerhaven dike. At the same time, there is a Weserlichter show that crowns the evening. The last item on the program takes place on Sunday7 p.mwith a crossover concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, which bids the festival visitors farewell in a musical way. A highlight of the event that should delight all sailing and music lovers is theWindjammer parade, which will be broadcast live on Radio Bremen television and in the live stream.

Diverse program

Sail 2025 offers a colorful program for the whole family. In addition to the entry parade, visitors can expect numerous musical actsWilly Brandt Square, including well-known greats such as Ronan Keating, No Angels, Johannes Oerding and Christian Steiffen. For fans of electronic music there is also a festival with the title“New”at the bascule bridge between the New Harbor and the Kaiserhafen.

For action lovers there is...Old portWater sports options including wakeboarding and stand-up paddling. A feeling of the Middle Ages is created“Private Village”offered at the Maritime Museum, where children can playfully immerse themselves in times gone by. The stage program on theTheodor-Heuss-PlatzThe band Raum27 also offers on Saturday. Those tooNaval Operations Schoolinvites you to an open day on Saturday, which provides insights into maritime life.

Arrival and security

The use of public transport is recommended when traveling to Bremerhaven. TheSpecial trainsThe Nordwestbahn and EVB as well as shuttle buses from the main train station to the festival site ensure that visitors arrive comfortably. If you arrive by car, you shouldA27use and the P+R areas onFishing portclaim. There are also parking spaces for motorhomes available here, although early arrival is recommended. Although the Sail can be visited free of charge, the concerts on Willy-Brandt-Platz are subject to a charge (between 50 and 70 euros per ticket).

A comprehensive security concept with the police, technical relief agency and fire department ensures a safe festival. Event areas are under video surveillance and children can be registered to ensure safety. Thanks to a well-thought-out accessibility concept, the fishing port and the Havenwelten are also accessible to wheelchair users. Sailing trips on the ship “Henk de Mol” are specially designed for wheelchair users.

The Sail 2025 in Bremerhaven promises not only maritime experiences and exciting music, but also well-organized enjoyment and safety for all visitors. Stop by and enjoy an unforgettable time!

For further details and current information about Sail 2025, we recommend the websites of buten and within, Bremerhaven.de and North Sea newspaper.