Tradition
Stocherkahn race
The annual Tübingen tradition in June.
The Stocherkahn race is one of Tübingen’s best-known traditions. Every year, teams race around Neckar Island while spectators line the riverbanks and bridges.
The race is energetic, loud and not always elegant. It combines athletic skill, steering precision, team spirit and a good measure of local humor.
Rules, rituals and prizes are part of the spectacle. For visitors, it is one of the clearest examples of how deeply the Stocherkahn belongs to Tübingen.