Kohltage 2025: Brunsbüttel starts with a big festival on September 17th!

Kohltage 2025: Brunsbüttel starts with a big festival on September 17th!

In Dithmarschen, the largest closed cabbage growing area in Europe, the harvest season is celebrated in style! The Dithmarscher Kohltage will take place for the 39th time from September 16th to 21st, 2025. The cities of Brunsbüttel, Büsum, Heide, Lunden, Marne, Meldorf and Wesselburen are transformed into a festival of cabbage diversity and tradition. Around 90 million heads of cabbage are harvested in this region every year, and that's worth celebrating! NDR reports that the opening of the traditional cabbage cutting was initially planned for September 16th, but has now been postponed to September 17th, 2025.

Brunsbüttel will be busy on September 17th: the traditional cabbage cutting will take place in the Elbeforum from 10 a.m. Agriculture Minister Werner Schwarz, district president Ute Borwieck-Dethlefs and district administrator Torben Schütt will be present at the cutting ceremony. A colorful stage program with live podcast recordings from the coastal frolleins as well as live vegan cooking with “Rosa cooks green” ensures the best entertainment. At a joint event with a farmers' market, visitors can try delicious cabbage-related dishes and marvel at handmade crafts. Really Dithmarschen highlights that the motto of the program is “tradition meets modernity”, which is also reflected in various activities.

A celebration for the whole family

Why not invite the whole family? There is something to discover for every age group during the Kohl Days. On September 17th, guests are invited to attend the Kohlanschnittsfest from 10 a.m., which also features a farmers' market. Here you can not only feast on culinary delights, but also enjoy the benefits of regional products. From interactive stage performances to questions and answers with the Cabbage Regent - an exciting mix of education and entertainment is on offer. There are certainly exciting attractions for the little ones that will delight them.

A very personal highlight will be the Marner Kohltagelauf on September 21st - the sporting end of the festival that combines enjoyment and exercise. Modern agriculture offers an overview of the entire program so that no one misses the numerous events.

Cabbage diversity and culture

The Dithmarscher Kohltage not only offer a platform for traditional cabbage harvesting, but also for enriching cultural life in the region. From the Kohlmarkt in Büsum on September 18th to the Lundener Kohlmarkt and the Meldorfer Kohlfreuden – the possibilities for celebrating meaty and vegan enjoyment are almost endless. This means you can make the most of your journey to enjoy culinary delicacies and the cozy atmosphere of the market.

Which event is your favorite? Whether it's the live cooking shows, the discussions about sustainable agriculture or the festive ambience - the Dithmarscher Kohltage offer something for every taste.

Don't miss this unique festival and experience the traditional heart of Dithmarscher culture. Save the dates and celebrate with us!