Events

Between the sun, sand and salty air, the beach is transformed into an open-air stage full of humour, charm and good humour. Some of Germany's best-known comedians and fresh newcomers to the scene will be back on the beach. With pointed programmes, spontaneous improvisations and plenty of situation comedy, the festival ensures unforgettable summer evenings in the open air. Comedy fans can look forward to performances by Maxi Gstettenbauer and Dr Pop - another celebrity guest will be announced shortly. The Strand Comedy Festival will once again be hosted by Freddie Allerdisse. Whether alone, with friends or the whole family - the Beach Comedy Festival 2026 offers entertainment for all ages. In addition to the stage programme, visitors can expect a relaxed atmosphere.

Get to know and identify medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.

Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are collected at different times of the year.

Being able to clearly recognise the plants on a hike all year round is an exciting experience for all ages.

What to expect: Herbs: Recognising, identifying, smelling, tasting and feeling edible wild plants and medicinal herbs.

Inspiring hike: We discover well-known and new plants along the way and learn about their wonderful properties. You will be amazed and perceive nature with different eyes afterwards.

Organiser: Naturparkführer Hohe Mark e.V. Carmen Berling 0157 39715720 c.berling@hohemarkerleben.de

Venue: The meeting point will be announced upon registration!

Zur Kajüte, Strandallee 6

The popular concert series by the lake continues.

Christian Zehren from the Rossini team has once again put together a mix of different musical styles. The programme includes both new and well-known bands.

The spectrum ranges from rock and oldies covers, Irish folk and rockabilly to singer-songwriters. There's something for your ears every Sunday in July and August!

Admission is free

An evening of celebration in a unique atmosphere with various offers and stands that invite you to linger and relax at the end of the working day. The small but exquisite event is accompanied by music and the great atmosphere that the historic town centre of Haltern am See has to offer. It simply feels good and has already been described by some visitors as a small local festival!

In cooperation with Lippe-Kanu-Tours from Dorsten, the city agency is once again offering canoe adventure tours on the Lippe during the spring and summer season. Participants experience the winding Lippe from a boat's perspective and enjoy a unique nature experience. The Lippe meanders about 10 kilometres through the nature reserve between Datteln-Ahsen and Haltern-Flaesheim and offers unique insights into the beautiful winding river landscape and the natural banks - a river with many faces. The tours start at 11 a.m. at the Haltern-Flaesheim meeting point and last a total of approx. 4 hours. The participant price including bus transfer is 36 euros for adults, children up to 17 years pay 24 euros. The participant price includes 3 and/or 4-seater canoes, life jackets, a waterproof rucksack, a tour guide, a bus transfer and boat transport.

Zur Kajüte, Strandallee 6

The popular concert series by the lake continues.

Christian Zehren from the Rossini team has once again put together a mix of different musical styles. The programme includes both new and well-known bands.

The spectrum ranges from rock and oldies covers, Irish folk and rockabilly to singer-songwriters. There's something for your ears every Sunday in July and August!

Admission is free

"Hail Agrippina!" will be the chant at the 2026 Roman Days in Haltern when the granddaughter of Emperor Augustus arrives. At her side are her husband Germanicus, the celebrated general, and her uncle Tiberius. In a large pompa, a festive procession, they enter the Roman camp at Aliso and celebrate the emperor's birthday with spectacular equestrian games at the LWL Roman Museum. On 29 and 30 August, fans of Roman antiquity from all over Germany will get their money's worth in Haltern am See. There were almost 16,000 in the record year 2024. Tickets are now available online.

"We are delighted that Agrippina, Germanicus and Tiberius, members of the imperial family themselves, will be honouring us with a visit for the first time," explains museum director Dr Josef Mühlenbrock. "The Roman historian Cassius Dio reports on equestrian games that were performed by Tiberius and Germanicus in 11 AD in honour of Emperor Augustus in Germania on the right bank of the Rhine," Mühlenbrock continues. Even before the participation of the highest-ranking Tiberius and the crowd favourite Germanicus, the presence of Agrippina was probably the highlight of the festivities for many spectators.

Events and military demonstrations such as these provided an opportunity to visualise the army's loyalty to the ruler and to publicly stage the military strength of the empire. They were a mixture of military exercise, tournament and theatre performance. The riders wore costly helmets with colourful feathers and masks, breastplates and shields, which were less suitable for battle than for display. They were used to stage mythical heroes or figures of the gods.

Such games also had a strong religious character. They could be dedicated to a god or - as here - to the emperor, elevating Augustus to the rank of a divinely protected ruler.

A hands-on Roman experience

Of course, the legionaries set up their tents on site again: they march in full armour and demonstrate not only the turtle formation, but also the penetrating power of a ballista, a Roman cannon. Bakers, potters, builders, blacksmiths, slingers and Teutons also present their crafts and offer their wares. There will even be a Roman water organ player giving samples of his skills.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Romans 2,000 years ago with numerous hands-on activities: from stroking a real mule and taking selfies in Roman clothing to making jewellery.

The Caribbean Night at Sythen's outdoor pool is already legendary. A unique backdrop is the ideal setting for one of the biggest parties in the village of Sythen and the main act of the festivities in our voluntary and privately run swimming paradise to finance the operation of the pool. Sometimes rhythmic swings, sometimes rocking sounds, a tropical Caribbean feeling, cool drinks (handmade by the GinFizzies), tasty food from the barbecue, hot sand and cool people - these are the ingredients for a great party under the stars. If that's not enough, there's plenty of time to soak up the live music and the whole feeling late into the evening at the night swim.

The Joscho Stephan Trio is one of the most exciting formations on the acoustic guitar scene. Characterised by the masterful guitar skills and rousing stage presence of band leader Joscho Stephan, the interplay with Sven Jungbeck on guitar and Volker Kamp on double bass creates a modern evolution of classic swing à la Django Reinhardt. The trio impresses with fantastic interpretations of classics of the genre and with excellent original compositions that integrate elements of Latin, classical, pop and rock. This creative mixture inspires a wide audience and the trio shows itself to be a musical visionary. The production "Paris-Berlin" was recorded as a direct-to-disc record at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin. In addition to this album, the trio has released several live albums documenting the energy of their joint concert performances. Joscho's successful YouTube channel with 40 million views to date finds its musical summary in the best-of album "Playlist", which contains exclusively recordings from this channel. The trio has already played numerous sold-out concerts in Germany and throughout Europe. The great musicians are planning a longer tour that will include both the USA and Australia. Bandleader Joscho Stephan has worked with artists such as Bireli Lagrène, Stochelo Rosenberg, Daniel Hope, Peter Kraus as well as guitarists Richard Smith and Rory Hoffman in the Transatlantic Guitar Trio. He was the only European guitarist to take part in the renowned "George Benson Camp", which also featured Al Di Meola, Steve Lukather and Tommy Emmanuel. Joscho Stephan also performed together with Frank Vignola and John Jorgenson at the legendary Birdland, New York, where they played a total of eight gigs - another highlight in his international career. Visitors to the concert will also be able to enjoy the diverse works in the current exhibition at the Kunsthalle Burkamp. Together with the music, a special dialogue between sound and image is created, making the visit an intense overall experience.

Zur Kajüte, Strandallee 6

The popular concert series by the lake continues.

Christian Zehren from the Rossini team has once again put together a mix of different musical styles. The programme includes both new and well-known bands.

The spectrum ranges from rock and oldies covers, Irish folk and rockabilly to singer-songwriters. There's something for your ears every Sunday in July and August!

Admission is free