By train
The regional train from Lübeck stops three times in Travemünde: Skandinavienkai, Hafenbahnhof and – closest to the promenade and beach – Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. During Travemünde Week the train is the most relaxed way in.
23 July – 1 August 2027 · sailing event on the Bay of Lübeck
138th Travemünde Week 2027
Ten days of regattas on the Bay of Lübeck plus a shore programme, concerts and the closing fireworks along the promenade: the 138th Travemünde Week 2027 is the biggest event of the year in Travemünde, running 23 July – 1 August 2027 with free entry to the festival area.
284 days to go
23 July – 1 August ten festival days
138. edition of the festival
free entry to the festival area
Plan your programme
News from the organiser
Getting there and parking
Live train, bus and ferry departures on the getting-here page →
By car
Car parks fill up early on festival weekends. Near the beach: Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind, Backbord, Kowitzberg; closer to the festival area, the Hafenbahnhof car park. There are no live occupancy figures – late arrivals park further out and walk.
To the Priwall
The Priwall ferry shuttles between the Vorderreihe and the Priwall – for passengers and cars. From the Priwall side the regatta scene lies right in front of you, with the Passat at your back.
Where to watch
- Festival area Vorderreihe/Travepromenade – Stalls and the shore programme along Vorderreihe and Travepromenade – entry is free.
- Music shell in the Brügmanngarten – The open-air stage for concerts by the Kurstrand.
- Floating stage at the Passat harbour – Concerts above the water, with the Passat behind – take the ferry to the Priwall.
- Promenade and Nordermole – Close to the action as the fleets sail out and return.
- Priwall side – Quieter, looking across the Trave estuary – the ferry ride is part of the experience.
- Off the map: the Brodten cliff – an elevated view across the bay for the races further out. To the cliff →
With children
Entry to the festival area is free and the shore programme is family-friendly – and the beach is never far when attention fades. The ongoing sand sculpture exhibition along the promenade is on the same route.
The Travemünde Week fireworks
In 2026 a big fireworks display closed the festival week on the final Sunday from 10.45 pm, with Passat laser shows over the harbour on the evenings before. The organiser announces the 2027 date and time with the programme. You get a clear view of the fountains over the Trave estuary from the promenade and the Nordermole – quieter, and with the Passat in frame, from the Priwall side. To avoid the crush, claim your spot early and plan the trip back: after the fireworks the roads and last trains are packed.
Frequently asked questions
Does Travemünde Week charge admission?
No, the festival area and watching are free. Individual concerts and events are ticketed – details on the organiser site.
When is Travemünde Week 2027?
23 July – 1 August 2027 – the 138th edition.
What is the best way in during the festival week?
By train to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand. By car, arrive early and park near the beach; on weekends the car parks fill quickly.
When are the fireworks at Travemünde Week?
In 2026 the closing fireworks ran on the final Sunday of the festival week from 10.45 pm, with Passat laser shows on the evenings before. The organiser announces the 2027 date and time with the programme. Good spots: the promenade, the Nordermole and the Priwall side.
Where can I park during Travemünde Week?
Several car parks lie near the beach (e.g. Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind); closer to the festival site is the Hafenbahnhof car park. On festival weekends, arrive early or take the train to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand.
Where are the best spots to watch the regattas?
The promenade and the Nordermole are closest to the action as the fleets set out and return. The Priwall side offers a quieter view across the Trave estuary, and the Brodten cliffs give an elevated overview of the bay.
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