At what age is the visit worthwhile?

The program is child-friendly and is particularly suitable for kindergarten and elementary school children; siblings of all ages are welcome.

How are safety and orientation ensured?

Organized areas, fixed meeting points, and accompanying helpers ensure safe procedures and short paths.

Are there barrier-free accesses for strollers?

Yes, the event area at Berliner Platz is barrier-free accessible and offers wide paths for strollers.

How do I travel in a family-friendly way?

Public transport is recommended; stops are in close proximity to Berliner Platz.

Is there an entry fee?

The visit is free; according to the organizer, the festival has been communicated as a free family offer.

What highlights can children specifically expect?

Lantern and light crafting, forging activities, play and creative offers, bread on a stick, and a light show before the lantern parade.

Magical Light Festival: Lantern Parade enchants families at Berliner Platz

Name: Lantern Parade – Light Festival at Berliner Platz
Start: 2026-11-06T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Berliner Platz

Glowing lanterns, loud children's laughter: The Light Festival in Schwerin

On Friday, November 6, 2026, Berliner Platz in Schwerin transforms into a radiant family experience. Between 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, child-friendly creative stations, warm bread on a stick, and a surprise light show await, before the grand lantern parade starts at 6:00 PM. Families enjoy quality time together, fun learning, and a strong sense of community.

Creative start from 2:30 PM: Crafting, Forging, Playing

As early as the afternoon, big artworks are created with little hands: lantern and light crafting, forging activities under guidance, as well as play and creative offers promote age-appropriate learning experiences and fine motor skills. Children experience curiosity and wonder, while parents appreciate organized areas, short pathways, and a warm togetherness.

Tasty family break: Bread on a stick, waffles, and lantern soup

Families recharge at lovingly supervised stands: bread on a stick by a safe fire pit, waffles and cotton candy bring bright smiles. The highly sought-after lantern soup warms hands and hearts – ideal for little explorers after intense play moments.

5:30 PM Light show, 6:00 PM Lantern parade

As dusk falls, the surprise light show begins. Subsequently, the lantern parade moves from the upper Berliner Platz towards Keplerplatz. Accompanying helpers provide orientation and safety. The route is chosen to be child-friendly, with pace and length suitable for families with strollers and kindergarten children.

Educational value and safety

The Light Festival is organized by the neighborhood management Quartier63 together with the sponsoring association III – a network of open child and youth work. Supported by the Patchwork Center and the neighborhood meeting place ZiMT, a child-friendly learning environment is created: cooperation, creativity, self-efficacy, and social development are at the center. Experienced actors from the neighborhood focus on clear meeting points, well-visible contact persons, and barrier-free route management.

Conveniently accessible for families

Berliner Platz (Rostocker Straße 3, 19063 Schwerin) is conveniently located in Neu Zippendorf. Public transport stops are in immediate proximity. The area is accessible; wide paths facilitate pushing strollers. For a relaxed journey, bus and tram are recommended.

Conclusion: An evening that connects

Joy, wonder, community – the Light Festival with the lantern parade brightens up November. Families experience safe conditions, age-appropriate impulses, and many moments filled with children's laughter. Just come, join in, shine together – and bring Schwerin to sparkle.