Warnemünde Week starts: sailing action and beach concerts on July 5th!

Warnemünde Week starts: sailing action and beach concerts on July 5th!

On July 5, 2025, the time has come again: the Warnemünde Week starts and brings an exciting combination of sailing and festivities to the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde is transformed into a lively hotspot for sailors and visitors for nine days. Sports director Peter Ramcke is happy about high reporting numbers, and right from the start, over 800 sailors from around 30 nations are welcome the coastal city.

The focus is particularly on the competitions of the top European athletes. The European Cup of the ILCA boat classes starts today with more than 300 participants. The European OC dinghy follows on July 6th, while the Zoom8 class World Cup begins on July 9th. In addition, 45 teams start to start the exciting high -sea regatta "Round Bornholm". These regattas are not only highlights of the sports program, but also part of the application for sailing competitions at the Olympic Games.

a festival for all senses

But the Warnemünder Week has more to offer than just sailing. The event is a true Maritime folk festival that, in addition to sporting competitions, also has a variety of activities in the supporting program. In addition to numerous concerts, beach concerts with bands such as Tocotronic and the hinterland passage will inspire the audience on July 10th. The traditional start is symbolized by the "Niege Ümgang", a colorful move that leads from Seestrasse to the Kurhausgarten and in which almost 3,000 participants participate.

The younger and sports -loving visitors should also get their money's worth. Numerous sports tournaments attract in the beach arena, and there are also musical highlights in the Kurhausgarten. Dance courses on the lighthouse forecourt round off the experience, while a hustle and bustle in the strolling mile.

a team of volunteers

Warnemünde Week would not be possible without the support of numerous volunteers. Over 300 committed volunteers are committed to ensuring that the event runs smoothly and that both sailors and visitors can spend an unforgettable time. The Mayor of Rostock, Eva-Maria Kröger, emphasizes the importance of this event and emphasizes the active advertising for the Olympic application, which is accompanied by a creative idea-a cruise ship as an Olympic village.

The Warnemünde Week, started in 1926, developed into one of the largest regatta week in Germany and is celebrated annually on the first weekend in July. The famous wave in marginal winds attracts sail enthusiasts from near and far and is the ideal opportunity for many to experience the fascination of sailing up close.

Whether active participation or just watching the competitions on the beach - Warnemünde Week has something to offer for everyone. An occasion that is very happy not only in Warnemünde, but also throughout the region and hopefully also attracts numerous international guests. The event finally ends on July 13, 2025, but the memories will certainly remain long.

For more information on the various events and the exact competition times, interested parties can be interested in the NDR and Baltic Sea visit here

and of course it is worth taking a look at the additional information about the most important sail weeks in Germany on the website of the DSV here .