Exhibition "The sailors from Lake Nägelesee"

In 1901, the Nägelesee men's choral society, rich in tradition

took part in the big Rose Monday parade in Freiburg for the first time and thrilled

with the float "Walfischfang im Nägelesee" (Whaling in the Lake of

and spectators. This is how the first foolish picture of the sailors was created - in

in a costume that already resembled that of today's Waldseematrosen.

The enthusiasm was great: thousands of visitors from Freiburg and the surrounding area

surrounding area celebrated the foolish goings-on - the sailors were born.

The pioneers of that time laid the foundations for today's

guild of Waldseematrosen, who still carry on the work of their predecessors

with joy, idealism and foolish passion.

Immerse yourself in the world of the Waldseematros, find out how the Protectorate Guild

2026 brings this year's motto to life, and enjoy

a look back at 125 years of the club's history. From the beginnings of the

of the Nägelesee male choral society, the big Rose Monday parade

1901 to the present day. Have fun!