Invitation to the Lehde Festival 2025
True to our festival motto “Living Lehde”, we – the inhabitants “uns Lehdsche” – cordially invite you to get to know our Spreewald village and the living Spreewald traditions.
Once a year, our idyllic Lehde is transformed into a lively meeting place for locals and guests. Between historic courtyards, the typical rivers and the unique natural scenery, a colorful program for the whole family awaits you.
Look forward to regional specialties, traditional crafts, atmospheric music and many activities that bring the culture and way of life of the Lehdschen to life.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
| 11:00 a.m. | Opening at the Gasthaus Fröhlicher Hecht |
| from 13:00 | Schauschobern on the village green |
| 3:00 p.m. | Wurlawy fashion show in the marquee |
| 16:00 | Dugout canoe race at the Fröhlicher Hecht inn |
| 6:30 pm | Pukalle shooting award ceremony & stamp rally draw |
| from 19:00 | Dancing in the marquee with DJ |
| from 19:30 | Ghost boat trip (advance booking: €30) – a spooky trip through Lehde at night with scary scenes along the way(download flyer) |
Special feature: The traditional Pukalle shooting competition – natural ammunition made from calamus roots is fired through an elderberry cane. The shooting king is crowned in the evening in the marquee.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
| from 10:00 a.m. | Morning pint with the Niewitzer Blasmusikanten in the marquee |
| 2:00 pm | Large barge parade – the highlight of the Lehde Festival: around 40 decorated barges with displays of life in the Spreewald pass by the spectators. Farmers, fishermen, women in traditional costume, craftsmanship and music create a unique atmosphere. |
| from 17:00 | DJ in the marquee |
Admission prices
| Day ticket | 8 € |
| Weekend ticket | 13 € |
| Saturday evening (from 6 p.m.) | 5 € |
| Children up to 12 years | free |
Come along and experience the special mixture of tradition, conviviality and genuine Spreewald atmosphere.
We look forward to seeing you!
