SonneMondSterne

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MusicSaalburg-Ebersdorf
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsStaging one of Europe's largest open-air
Language["de"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

SonneMondSterne in Saalburg-Ebersdorf

SonneMondSterne, or SMS, began in 1997 with around 2,500 attendees at the Bleilochtalsperre reservoir near Saalburg-Ebersdorf in Thuringia, growing to roughly 35,000 by its 2011 fifteenth edition and becoming one of Europe's largest open-air electronic dance music festivals. Held each second weekend of August directly on the reservoir's shores, it has booked acts including Massive Attack, David Guetta, Skrillex and Kraftwerk.

Its lake setting and scale make it one of eastern Germany's signature electronic music festivals.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Staging one of Europe's largest open-air electronic festivals directly on the shores of a Thuringian reservoir dam, rather than a major city or converted industrial site, gives SMS a specific lakeside setting distinct from most comparably sized German electronic festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

A booking history including Massive Attack, David Guetta, Skrillex, the Chemical Brothers, Faithless and Kraftwerk reflects a documented roster of major international acts unusual for a festival located outside a large metropolitan area

03

The city starts moving

Its own internal numbering system, adding an 'X' designation to editions since 2007 counting from its tenth anniversary, is a specific naming convention unique to this festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

SonneMondSterne is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Saalburg-Ebersdorf, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Staging one of Europe's largest open-air electronic festivals directly on the shores of a Thuringian reservoir dam, rather than a major city or...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For SonneMondSterne, plan transport around the exact Saalburg-Ebersdorf venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual festival clothing suited to a lakeside site works well, including swimwear for daytime lake access; layers help for cooler nights, and sturdy sandals or shoes suit the mix of grass...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For SonneMondSterne, stay near the part of Saalburg-Ebersdorf you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["de"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map50.49 N, 11.71 EOpen in Google Maps

Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Thuringia, Germany

Nearest airportERF — Erfurt-Weimar
TransportFor SonneMondSterne, plan transport around the exact Saalburg-Ebersdorf venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor SonneMondSterne, stay near the part of Saalburg-Ebersdorf you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Saalburg-Ebersdorf via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Saalburg-Ebersdorf, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual festival clothing suited to a lakeside site works well, including swimwear for daytime lake access; layers help for cooler nights, and sturdy sandals or shoes suit the mix of grass and lakeside terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Germany and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is SonneMondSterne?

SonneMondSterne is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does SonneMondSterne take place?

The festival is listed in Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Germany. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Saalburg-Ebersdorf, Thuringia, Germany

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsonnemondsterne.de
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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