Discover Robertsdorf: Goat Festival, Mill Tour and Church in Dreveskirchen

A trip to Robertsdorf can be planned around the traditional Goat Festival, the Mill Tour or a visit to Dreveskirchen focused on its cultural history. In ecclesiastical terms, Robertsdorf belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Dreveskirchen in the district of Northwest Mecklenburg.

The Goat Festival: Dates and Programme

The traditional Goat Festival takes place every two years. On 14 September 2024, the 16th Goat Festival also marked Robertsdorf’s 775th anniversary. The parade that year went from the old petrol station at the entrance to the village along the main street to the festival grounds at the other end of the village. This route applies to the 2024 edition and may differ at future festivals.

At the 2024 Goat Festival, the people of Robertsdorf once again performed a play in Low German. There was also a coffee reception, game and grilled bratwurst. These programme items applied to the 2024 edition; check the programme for future dates. The performance offers a different focus from the parade: it highlights Low German language and theatre, while the parade marks the route taken through the village in the 2024 edition.

Church in Dreveskirchen

The church is in Dreveskirchen, another village in the municipality of Blowatz, not in Robertsdorf itself. It houses a Baroque organ built in 1754 by Rostock organ builder Paul Schmidt. For travellers interested in church and music history, the year it was built and the type of organ provide a specific historical point of reference.

During the summer months, the church is open to visitors daily; check access arrangements before your visit. Tours are available by prior arrangement. This gives you two different options for planning: seasonal opening hours and a pre-arranged tour.

The Mill Tour and Types of Accommodation

The approximately 70 km “Mill Tour” cycle route passes through Robertsdorf. It offers a different reason to visit from the Goat Festival: for the tour, the route and approximate total distance matter for planning, while the festival has a specific event date. Check the current route before setting out. To plan your day, compare the approximate total distance with your intended stage destination and divide the route according to your own pace.

A farm in Robertsdorf offers two holiday apartments. Guests at the farm can experience everyday life on a modern agricultural operation; this experience is for farm guests. When choosing between accommodation options, both the number of apartments and the opportunity for farm guests to see everyday agricultural life are relevant. Check the current availability of the holiday apartments for your travel dates. The connection with the farm is part of the accommodation here, not a separate excursion offer.

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