A Special Summer Night on the Beach at Ahrenshoop
Live music with German singer-songwriter ÖXL, who will get the beach rocking before the whale songs begin.
Film: “Among Humpback Whales—In Search of Their Language”
For decades, the songs of humpback whales have puzzled researchers: Their loud, complex calls travel hundreds of kilometers underwater—but what’s the story behind them? Christina Karliczek Skoglund dives right into the fascinating world of these ocean giants. She encounters fighting male humpback whales, strong mothers, and curious calves, and meets scientists who aim to decipher the “code of the whales” using modern research and AI. A visually stunning film full of emotion and a call to listen to the whales’ voices and protect these animals.
Germany // 2026 // 59 min.
Director: Anna Maria Behrends // Production: Doclights GmbH / NDR Naturfilm
Short Film: “Save The Fear For Later”
accompanies freediver Anna von Boetticher as she explores the hidden world beneath Greenland’s ice. In doing so, she pushes the limits of human endurance and is known for her extreme ice dives and deep-sea explorations. Filmmaker Alexander Benedik met Anna during a winter expedition in the Arctic.
Greenland // 2026 // 13 min. // Original version with subtitles
Director: Alexander Benedik
Location: Strandübergang 7, Dorfstraße (across from No. 47), 18347 Baltic resort Ahrenshoop
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Concert starts at 7 :00 p.m.
Movie starts at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets:
Regular: 10.00 €
Reduced: 6.00 € // Discounts are available for high school students, college students, and individuals with a severe disability ID card. For the latter, free admission is also provided for one accompanying person, provided this is necessary according to the ID card.
Tickets are available at tourist information offices, on Reservix, and at the box office.
Note: The event takes place outdoors and will go ahead even in light rain. Blankets will be provided in limited quantities, but please be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing.
A joint event organized by the German Nature Film Foundation and the Ahrenshoop Tourist Board. The Nature Film Nights offer a preview of the 22nd Darß Nature Film Festival, which will take place from October 6 to 11, 2026, on the Baltic Sea peninsula.