Wilhelmshaven: Big fun at the harbor festival and classic car show!

Wilhelmshaven: Big fun at the harbor festival and classic car show!

Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - Under the motto "Weekend on Jade", Wilhelmshaven turns into a maritime festival from July 3 to 6, 2025, which is more than worth one look. The 48th edition of this popular harbor festival promises four days full of music, entertainment and exciting experiences. Generous developments and numerous attractions are waiting for visitors who should already mark the appointment in the calendar. [Kreiszeitung] reports that an impressive classic car show will take place on the aviation dike, in which not only tractors and agricultural machines can be seen, but also trucks, unimogs, tractors, cars, US vehicles and motorcycles.

The musical diversity is also remarkable, with a total of seven stages that will captivate visitors. Local and national bands and DJs bring mood into the festival site. With acts like DJ Flöcki, which ensures Malle feeling, and the AC/DC cover band Hells Balls, something is offered for every taste of music. Live performances are placed by other local bands and DJs that accompany the maritime flair.

attractions and experiences

The highlight of the festival is undoubtedly the open-ship program, in which numerous ships invite you to visit. Visitors can look forward to interesting information and gastronomic delicacies on board. Particularly noteworthy are the historic ships such as the over 40 year old feast "Elbe 1" and the frigate North Rhine-Westphalia, which has only been on duty since June 10, 2020. These attractions not only offer a look at the maritime past, but also exciting insights into today's shipping.

If you arrive by car, benefit from the free Park & ​​Ride Shuttle, which offers the Jade PIN for only 5 euros free entry to over 70 concerts and program items as well as numerous discount vouchers. The shuttle drives in an optimized clock to minimize waiting times and to make the arrival as pleasant as possible.

cultural and culinary

But the harbor festival has much more to offer: a city tour of VR glasses enables the participants to dive into the past of Wilhelmshaven and experience historical stories up close. Family suitability is also taken care of: a fun fair with rides and the mobile cabaret "Tingelangel" provide entertainment for young and old. In the medieval Piratendorf, manual skills can be tested and rustic delicacies can be enjoyed. In addition, the Kajemarkt on the Bontekai invites you to stroll with various stands and walk acts. A flea and handicraft market on the Gotthilf-Hagen and Valoisplatz rounds off the diverse offer.

In August, Bremerhaven will offer another highlight for everyone with the maritime days from 17 to 21. These days invite you to Törns with traditional sailors and offer interesting open-ship tours. Here, too, musical entertainment is provided, to be experienced on three stages, and palate joys can be enjoyed on a street food mile. [1a Yachtcharter] reports that these events are very popular with tourists and locals and also offer a degree with an impressive fireworks display on August 20th.

Overall, the latest statistics show that tourism in Germany is still dynamic, especially in regions such as Schleswig-Holstein, which even exceed the number of overnight stays in 2019. It remains exciting how the inflows will develop during the maritime festivals, since rural regions and coastal destinations are still popular with travelers. [DWIF] emphasizes that the return to local and personal trips is always trendy and that such events are an excellent opportunity to experience the beauties of the North Sea and their maritime history up close.