Schmöckwitz celebrates 650 years: Festwoche with boots corso and concerts!

Schmöckwitz celebrates 650 years: Festwoche with boots corso and concerts!

Schmöckwitz, the oldest district of the Treptow-Köpenick district in Berlin, is the focus of a festive event this year. On July 12, 2025, the celebrations for his 650th anniversary begin with a varied festival week. As early as 1375, Schmöckwitz was first mentioned in the Landbuch Emperor Charles IV, and the history of the place is shaped by its location between water and forests.

The start of the festival week is celebrated by the Karolinenhofer summer festival on the Rohrwallallee 71 water plot. Here visitors can expect a colorful family program and musical performances in the evening. The highlight of the first day of the festival is a large boat corer on the Dahme, in which decorated sailing, engine and rowing boats start from the large pipe wall island and pass the Schmöckwitzer bridge.

insights into history and culture

As part of the festival week, a lecture by Prof. Eike Gringmuth will take place on July 16 in the Alt-Schmöckwitz community center. Under the title "The first Berlin was a Schmöckwitzer", the archaeologist will shed light on historical finds in the region and also deal with the question of why Schmöckwitz could also celebrate his 6,500th anniversary.

In addition to the scientific examination of history, the Schmöckwitz volunteer fire brigade offers an open practice evening. Here, interested citizens have the opportunity to gain an insight into the work of the emergency services. The local church will also be part of the festivities and invite you to a festive concert and a solemn service.

The crowning glory with the island festival

The celebrations culminate on July 19 with the 19th island festival on the site of the island school, which is under the motto "650 years of Schmöckwitz". Of course, music, children's actions and a dance in the summer night should not be missing. The events are supported urbanized by fine funds (voluntary commitment in neighborhoods) and promise to further strengthen the community.

The history of Schmöckwitz ’and the Berlin area is deeply rooted, which is reflected in numerous city tours and tours. Offers such as the tour "Alte Fritz" focus on the Prussian-German history, while the interactive GDR museum offers an insight into everyday life during the division of Germany. If you want to learn more about the history of this fascinating city, you will find numerous options on [Visitberlin.de] (https://www.visitberlin.de/de/berliner story), including the museum fun for over 40 museums in Berlin or online tickets for guided tours.

The Schmöckwitzer celebrations are not only a look back at your own history, but also an opportunity to celebrate the connection to the region and the cultural roots of Berlin.