Name: ADAC Bad Sassendorf Classic (Oldtimer Festival) 2026
Start: 2026-09-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kurpark und Innenstadt Bad Sassendorf

Bad Sassendorf Classic

About Bad Sassendorf Classic

On September 12 and 13, 2026, the classic car scene will gather in the spa town of Soest: The ADAC Bad Sassendorf Classic combines a classic car tour with a regularity test, the "Classic im Park" exhibition around the Kurpark and Jahnplatz, and a culinary and musical supporting program. With historic vehicles from pre-war models to youngtimers, the Westfalen-Klassik is one of the most beautiful ADAC classic dates in the foothills of the Sauerland.

Dates 12 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Bad Sassendorf (05974)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Bad Sassendorf Classic — edition 2026

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Two days of classic car festival in Bad Sassendorf on September 12 and 13, 2026. A tour with a regularity test, "Classic im Park" exhibition around the Kurpark and Jahnplatz, and a supporting program with live music and gastronomy. Participation in the tour requires pre-registration.

The Bad Sassendorf Classic 2026 runs as a weekend event. Saturday marks the start with arrivals and the first exhibitor gatherings, while Sunday brings the highlight with the tour, "Classic im Park," and the awards ceremony. Historic vehicles — from pre-war cars to 1980s Maseratis — will line up on the Kurpark lawns and at Jahnplatz. Seven local restaurants will serve "often forgotten delicacies from past times" during the festival week.

Highlights Bad Sassendorf Classic 2026

Classic car tour with regularity test
"Classic im Park" exhibition with historic vehicles from all eras
Seven restaurants with festival week menus
Supporting program in the Kurpark with live music
Free admission to the exhibitor meeting

Programme Bad Sassendorf Classic 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 11 AM–6 PM

Arrival and setup for exhibitors
First encounters for classic car owners
Special exhibition "Salzwelten" 10 AM–6 PM

Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 10 AM–6 PM

10:00 AM — Start of the ADAC Bad Sassendorf Classic Tour
12:00 PM — "Classic im Park" (assembly point Kurpark)
2:00 PM — Live music in the Kurpark
4:00 PM — "City Bet" event (classic car meets people of the same age)
4:30 PM — Awards ceremony and end of festival

Prices Bad Sassendorf Classic 2026

Viewing is free. Participation in the tour requires registration and a participation fee.

Practical information

Practical information — Bad Sassendorf Classic

Getting There

Soest train station (RE/RB) approx. 5 km away, then bus or taxi to Bad Sassendorf. By car: A44 exit Soest, then B1 to Bad Sassendorf. Parking available around the Kurpark and town center.

Admission

Exhibition "Classic im Park" and supporting program are free. Participation in the classic car tour requires pre-registration (via adac-westfalen-klassik.de) — limited number of participants.

Tip

Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM is the main visitor day. Arrival of tour participants and start of "Classic im Park" around 12 PM — photographers should arrive at the assembly points at sunrise for the best shots.

ADAC Bad Sassendorf Classic — A Journey Through Time with Engines

When the peak summer weeks are over and autumn gently arrives, the spa town of Bad Sassendorf transforms into the classic car mecca of the eastern Ruhr area. The ADAC Bad Sassendorf Classic — part of the ADAC Westfalen Klassik — brings historic vehicles, their owners, and an enthusiastic audience to the spa town on September 12 and 13, 2026. A journey through time from pre-war cars to youngtimers of the 1990s.

Program — Three Pillars

1. Classic Car Tour

A classic touring rally through the foothills of the Sauerland and the Soester Börde, with integrated regularity tests. Drivers must adhere to precisely defined times — speed, knowledge of the route, and sports car flair determine the rankings. Registration opens annually in spring; places are strictly limited and sell out quickly.

2. Classic im Park

An exhibition of all historic vehicles around the Kurpark and Jahnplatz. Here, classic sedans, roadsters, convertibles, and sports cars line up — from a 1949 Oldsmobile to a 1966 Ford Mustang to a 1984 Maserati. Vintage tractors are also welcome — historic agricultural machinery will be on display at Jahnplatz.

3. Supporting Program

Live music (in past editions, the Speedos), culinary stands from seven local restaurants, and activities like "City Bet" (classic car owners meet people of the same age) create the atmosphere in the Kurpark. The Westfälische Salzwelten (Westphalian Salt Worlds) will be open on the weekend with special guided tours — a welcome addition for accompanying persons.

Bad Sassendorf — Salt Spa Town

The municipality of Bad Sassendorf is located in the Soest district (North Rhine-Westphalia). Known as a salt spa town with brine springs, it has a distinct tradition of spas and health. With its Kurpark, Salzwelten museum, and well-maintained town center, it offers the perfect ambiance for a classic car meeting — style, patina, and a sense of home come together here.

Organized by ADAC Westfalen

Behind the event is ADAC Westfalen e.V., which organizes the entire ADAC Westfalen Klassik series. The Bad Sassendorf Classic is an established date in the ADAC calendar with continuously growing resonance; the event is one of the highlights for the municipality of Bad Sassendorf in 2026.