Aasee Festival

In recent years, the Aasee Festival has established itself as a real summer highlight for Bocholt. At the same time, visitor numbers and the intensity of use have increased significantly. In particular, the extremely high volume of waste and safety-related aspects due to the large number of handcarts, cooler bags, sack trucks, chairs, tables and other bulky items brought along made it necessary to adapt the concept.

• One rucksack or bag with a maximum of 1 litre of drinks (NO glass!) per person, snacks & picnic blankets are permitted
• Baby food and special food required for children with illnesses may be brought along
  
  
• Glass bottles, hard plastic boxes and baskets are not permitted
• Handcarts, tables, chairs, barbecues & other bulky items are prohibited
• Catering plates or food from delivery services may not be brought onto the site
• It is forbidden to bring weapons of any kind or objects that can be used as weapons or throwing, cutting or stabbing tools

In order to keep the event safe, clean and family-friendly in the future, the festival site will be fenced in for the first time this year. Access will be via several central entrances, where bag checks will be carried out.

The aim of these measures is to significantly reduce the amount of rubbish, ensure the cleanliness of the meadow, flower beds and lake, keep paths clear and guarantee the safety of all guests.

Friday, 14 August 2026 | from 4.00 pm

Saturday, 15 August 2026 | from 12:00

Sunday, 16 August 2026 | from 12.00

That's right! The Aasee Festival in Bocholt is a "free and open-air" festival that everyone can enjoy at no extra cost.

Of course, we mustn't forget that an event like this involves high organisational and programme costs, and it's only fair to the local caterers to support them whilst you're there.

On all three days of the festival, guests can choose from a variety of culinary offerings:

• Premium Pizza
• Burger Stand "Black Flame"
• Frietboetiek
• Mr. Hot Wok
• Crêpes & Poffertjes by Barber
• Sweet specialities from Wittler
• Rolling Cocktail

On Saturday 15 August, from 1.15 pm to 2.00 pm, a Pilates class for adults and teenagers will be held. In this class, Pilates instructor Isabelle Mühlenweg combines classic Pilates exercises with modern and slightly more dynamic movement sequences. The focus is on strengthening the core, promoting good posture and improving flexibility, balance and body awareness. The exercises are clearly explained and demonstrated at various levels of difficulty, so that both beginners and more experienced participants can take part.

* Duration: 45 minutes
* Please bring your own mat and a drink
* You can train barefoot or in non-slip socks

Important note: Please inform the instructor before the class begins of any existing ailments, injuries, pregnancy or other health restrictions so that the exercises can be adapted if necessary.

On Sunday 16 August from 2.00 pm, the young visitors to the Aasee Festival can look forward to balloon figures by Happu Krenz. Happu will amaze his audience as they watch the figures take shape.

The children's wishes are close to Happu's heart and are brought to life with balloons.

Happu Krenz - and everyone's delighted.