Boat season starts in Lübben: Fest, traditions and eggs!

Boat season starts in Lübben: Fest, traditions and eggs!

Lübben, Deutschland - On April 19, 2025, the boat season in Lübben in the picturesque Spreewald was officially opened with festive celebrations. According to Tagesspiegel , Mayor put the Rudel, a traditional handover to the ferrymen, as a sign of the start of the season. This ceremony not only marks the start of boat trips, but also embodies an important custom in the region.

At this festive opening, paddle boat lenders symbolically received a paddle, which underlines this year's start of boat trips. A rich program was offered for the numerous visitors, which included various traditional dances and numerous stalls that invited to linger and enjoy.

family festival and Easter traditions

The family east festival, which took place somewhat away from the harbor, offered a variety of activities for large and small guests. Traditional eggs, also known as whales, was particularly popular. The participants roll cooked eggs down a sandberg. Anyone who meets another with their egg can keep it. This old Easter game is still very popular today and is practiced by many families.

The Easter time in the Spreewald is characterized by rich traditions, some of which go back to the Sorbian ancestors. Easter is considered one of the oldest Christian festivals in the region, as described by the page Spreewald-info . The focus is on the artistically decorated Sorbian Easter eggs, the design of which can be learned in numerous courses before Easter.

relaxing activities in spring

Spring begins a new season that is ideal for activities and excursions outdoors. The mild temperatures and the delicate green of nature invite you to barge and paddle tours or cozy bicycle trips on the well -developed bike paths. The quiet channels are perfect for relaxing boat tours, while the vocals of the birds and the flowering landscape offer a unique nature experience in the UNESCO biosphere reserve.

In addition, there are numerous events about the Easter weekend, which are organized from Good Friday to Easter Monday. The combination of traditional customs and modern festivities makes Easter in the Spreewald a special experience for all visitors.