Dolphin and harbor festival 2025: Pirate fun and water features in Emden!

Dolphin and harbor festival 2025: Pirate fun and water features in Emden!

Emden, Deutschland - From July 18 to 2025, Emden transforms into a true festival paradise: the traditional one of the highlights of the region, the Emder Delft and harbor festival, will captivate the city again. Mayor Tim Kruithoff will open the festival on July 18 at 2 p.m. This is special because he has been participating in the celebration for the first time since he took office in 2020, such as nwzonline reported. Visitors can look forward to a colorful program that will further increase the anticipation of the summer.

An exciting motto leads through the festival: "Pirates attack us". This promises a lot of fun for young and old, and with the original 1. Cologne pirate group is caused by rousing entertainment. According to Oz-Online are expected to populate the city. Due to the summer vacation, the festival is particularly aimed at tourists, and most hotels in Emden are also fully booked.

a festival for the whole family

The family -friendly program contains everything your heart desires: a children's mile is set up for the first time in Fallernstrasse, and the young visitors can look forward to reduced driving prices. Driving chips for the various rides are available for only 1 euro. On Friday, a youth stage will provide action at the entrance to the children's mile, including with a large gaming event from 12 noon to 5 p.m., in which popular games such as "Mario Kart" and "FIFA" are on the program. In the evening it will go really hot with DJ and comedy programs as well as live music on the oldie and party stage.

A special highlight are the water games: On the first day of the festival, the traditional IHK hose boat race starts, followed by the XXL-Sup board challenge on Saturday and the Costa cutter Challenge on Sunday, which begins at 1:30 p.m. Here the participants can look forward to exciting competitions in different disciplines. folk festivals in Germany emphasizes that Emden has been proud of its traditional shooting and folk festival, which has been attracting many visitors for over 160 years.

Culinary and cultural diversity

A festival without culinary delights? Of course, this is not conceivable! Over 80 showmen will present an extensive offer with booths and carousels around the Delft. Particular attention is also paid to the flea market, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Große Strasse. And for all shopping enthusiasts: the shops in the city center will open their doors on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Dörpmuseum Münkeboe will also be present, with a rolling museum in Neutorstrasse, which gives an insight into regional history. In order to ensure that all visitors can celebrate safely and carefree, security measures such as harassment in the streets and bullis were hit in side streets.

lean back, enjoy the festival and do not forget: it is not only celebrated, but also at the fastest times on SUP boards against each other! Emden is prepared to offer a fantastic weekend full of action and experiences.