Festivals and event highlights in the Altes Land
- 1st weekend in May: Altländer flower festival (Obstblüte) in Jork
- 3rd week of May: Viking Market in Jork-Neuenschleuse
- 1st week of July: Altes Land Cherry Week
- 1st Saturday of September : Harbour Festival in Steinkirchen
- 2nd weekend in September: Altes Land Open Farm Day
- October: Apple and Pumpkin Festival in Schuback
- November-December: Christmas markets in Altes Land
Directions
If going by car, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Jork from the A7 at Waltershof.
If you prefer public transport, take the S3 from Hamburg in the direction of Stade, get off in Buxtehude and take the bus 2031 in the direction of Jork - Schulzentrum. Get off in Jork at the market square. Alternatively, take the S3 all the way to Stade and from there take the 2357 bus in the direction of Jork and get off at will in Altes Land. Check the HVV timetable for more specific information.
For those longing for water views, the ferry line 62 travels regularly from the Landungsbrücken piers to Finkenwerder, and from there you can take the bus 150 to Cranz. Check the HVV timetable for more specific information.