Altstadtfest Hersbruck
The entire Old Town becomes a beer garden
About Altstadtfest Hersbruck
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Three days of Old Town in exceptional state
The Altstadtfest Hersbruck is the highlight of the Hersbruck summer. On the first weekend of August, the entire historic old town becomes a festival mile: courtyards, squares, and alleys around the Oberer Markt fill with catering stands, stages, and thousands of visitors from the town and the entire region. Beer, Franconian and international specialties, music, and entertainment are the focus.
Opening, Stages, and Frühschoppen
The festival opens on Friday at 7 p.m. with the traditional beer tapping ceremony at the Oberer Markt and the Hersbrucker Stadtmusik. On the following days, bands play on several stages in the old town. Sunday begins with an ecumenical church service at the Oberer Markt with a brass choir, followed by the convivial Frühschoppen in the courtyards and inns of the old town.
The Donkey Race
A Hersbruck specialty is the donkey race on Sunday afternoon – a humorous competition that traditionally attracts many spectators and has long been a firm trademark of the festival. For families, there is also a children's program, including a bouncy castle and hands-on activities.
Hersbruck — Gateway to the Hersbrucker Alb
Hersbruck is located in the Nürnberger Land district in the state of Bavaria, east of Nuremberg on the Pegnitz river. The town is the starting point for hikes into the Hersbrucker Alb and is known for its well-preserved medieval townscape – the ideal backdrop for a festival that makes the old town itself the venue.
Altstadtfest Hersbruck — edition 2026
The official announcement from the Altstadtfest association confirms the festival for August 2026. After the 45th edition in 2025, 2026 marks the 46th. As every year, the entire old town transforms into a giant beer garden with catering in courtyards and alleys.
The opening is on Friday at 7 p.m. with the traditional beer tapping ceremony at the Oberer Markt, accompanied by the Hersbrucker Stadtmusik. On the following days, bands will play on five stages. Sunday starts at 9:30 a.m. with an ecumenical church service with a brass choir, followed by Frühschoppen from 10:30 a.m. The popular donkey race takes place on Sunday afternoon.
Programme Altstadtfest Hersbruck 2026
Program Altstadtfest Hersbruck 2026
Friday, August 7
- 7:00 PM — Opening with beer tapping at Oberer Markt, Hersbrucker Stadtmusik
- followed by live music on several stages in the old town
Saturday, August 8
- All-day catering in courtyards and alleys, evening stage program
Sunday, August 9
- 9:30 AM — Ecumenical church service at Oberer Markt with brass choir
- 10:30 AM — Frühschoppen in the old town
- Afternoon — Donkey race, children's program (bouncy castle, hands-on activities)
Detailed program and bands: altstadtfest-hersbruck.de.
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Getting There
Hersbruck (links/rechts der Pegnitz) train station with regional trains from Nuremberg, from there a few minutes' walk to the old town. By car via the A 9 (Hartmannshof exit) or the B 14. Parking is available on the outskirts of town, as the old town is largely closed off during the festival.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for on site.
Date
First weekend of August, Friday to Sunday. Opening Friday 7 p.m. with beer tapping.
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Where it takes place Altstadtfest Hersbruck
Altstadt Hersbruck (Oberer Markt und Innenstadt)
Oberer Markt, 91217 Hersbruck