The ancora YACHTFESTIVAL, Germany’s largest in-water boat show, invites you to its 15th edition from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024 in the 5-star ancora Marina in Neustadt in Holstein.
With the start of the yachting season, around 180 yachts will be presenting themselves in their natural element, the water. Discover new boats and yachts and find out about the latest accessories in around 90 pagodas and 1,500 square meters in the modern exhibition hall. Live your enthusiasm for yachting with us in expert lectures, workshops and demonstrations. Enjoy culinary delicacies at the food court and relax on the beach with a view of the Bay of Lübeck.

The festival has long since become the meeting point for yachting enthusiasts on the Baltic Sea in spring and is a fixed date for everyone who wants to get a comprehensive overview of the market.

The HAMBURG YACHTFESTIVAL is organized by the Yachtfestival365 agency, which also organizes the largest German in-water boat fair, the ancora YACHTFESTIVAL in Neustadt in Holstein on the Baltic Sea. Managing Director Heiko Zimmermann and his team bring their expertise and passion to Hamburg to create an unforgettable experience here too.

Look forward to impressive boats and yachts waiting for you at the jetties in the picturesque East Harbor. In addition, our exhibitors will present their high-quality range of equipment and services to you in pagoda tents. But that’s not all: a varied stage and action program around boating awaits you. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of water sports and experience exciting lectures, workshops and spectacular demonstrations.

The HAMBURG BOOTSMESSE coincides with the large marina festival, which is organized by the 52 clubs at the Hamburg marina. The Sailing Days of the German Sailing Association and the Safety Days of the Cruiser Department Club also take place during this time.

And as a special highlight, a large maritime flea market awaits you on Saturday. Here you can browse for treasures and discover unique maritime souvenirs.

The 200 sailing yachtsand power boats are impressive on its own but on our HAMBURG ancora YACHTFESTIVAL you get the unique opportunity to try out several boats and yachts to get an authentic feel for boating as a sport.

Also, you are welcome to discover our several maritime equipment and accessories that are offered or just to inform yourself about interesting maritime facts at the 5 star ancora Marina in Neustadt/Holstein on the last weekend in May. Join the enthusiasm generated by so many hands-on activities and information events – perfectly tailored for active watersports enthusiasts, newcomers and youngsters. The HAMBURG ancora YACHTFESTIVAL gets under way, under the capable leadership of Hamburg Messe.