Fishing jousting 2025: Thousands celebrate spectacular restart on the Danube!

Fishing jousting 2025: Thousands celebrate spectacular restart on the Danube!

After a two-year break, the time had finally come again: last Friday evening the traditional fishing jousting took place in Ulm. Thousands of spectators flocked to the Danube to see this colorful spectacle. With wonderful weather, the atmosphere both in the stands and on the stands was fantastic, and the engravers' achievements were consistently praised. This extremely popular event even caught the attention of National Geographic, who reported on the evening's special moments. A detailed report on the 2025 fishing jousting is expected in the coming days, with the festive procession also documented Schwäbische.de reports that….

But how did this spectacle even come about? The fishing jousting has a long tradition that dates back to 1549, when the first written mention of this exciting tournament took place. In the past, the engravers represented various historical figures, including the “Ulmer Sparrow” or the “Tailor of Ulm”. These characters, which reflect Ulm's humor and culture, are still brilliantly brought to life today. The festival parade in the city, which is bright and colorful, attracts the attention of spectators every year Ulm.de reports that....

The fascination of the tournament

The fishing jousting is more than just a competition on the Danube. It is a real tournament in which 16 duos compete against each other in Zillen. Each couple not only has to show courage and skill, but also portray the characters in the story. The “white fishermen”, in their traditional white robes, refer to the origins of stabbing, which go back to the carnival of the early modern period. These figures and the associated depictions delight both young and old and express the identity of the city of Ulm Tourismus.ulm.de reports that….

Overall, the fishing jousting attracts not only locals, but also numerous visitors from far away. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected on the banks of the Danube and on the Danube bridges on both festival Sundays. The celebrations always begin with colorful parades and the traditional fisherman's dance is performed at various locations around the city, accompanied by lively drum rhythms. The pair of fools and the farmer and farmer's wife dance to the music and create a festive atmosphere that simply has to be experienced to be believed.

The fishing jousting becomes not only a declaration of war with the fishing spear, but also a community celebration that brings people together. With the conclusion of the spectacular competition, everyone is already looking forward to the next fishing competition with anticipation - in keeping with the traditions that have shaped Ulm over the last centuries.