Balinger Volksfest

Volksfest in the Zollernalb District

The Balinger Volksfest is one of the most traditional and largest Volksfests in the Zollernalb district (state of Baden-Württemberg). The venue is the large exhibition grounds of the city of Balingen in the location "Auf Stetten", right next to the Stadthalle and the Volksbank-Messehalle. The event is organized by the city of Balingen together with the showmen.

Six Festival Days at Pentecost

Traditionally, the Volksfest takes place around Pentecost – the date takes advantage of the Pentecost holidays and the long weekend for maximum family attendance from the entire region. Six festival days from Wednesday or Thursday to the following Sunday are spread across the Pentecost weekend.

The Main Attractions

• 80-meter chain carousel giant swing — one of the most spectacular swing attractions in Southern Germany, with a view over the entire Alb foreland
• Dodgems — a classic for all ages
• Ferris wheel — a family carousel with a view over the festival grounds
• Haunted house — for the brave
• Children's carousels — several models for the youngest guests
• Shooting galleries, lotteries, ball pits
• Bungee trampoline and other action attractions

Beer Tent and Culinary Delights

Large beer garden with regional beer (often Hohenzoller, the beer from neighboring Sigmaringen) and Swabian culinary specialties:

• Pork knuckle, rolled roast, roast pork
• Bratwurst and steaks from the charcoal grill
• Maultaschen, Kässpätzle
• Cheesecake, Swabian yeast dough variations
• Candied almonds, gingerbread, crêpes
• Sparkling candles, cotton candy, ice cream

Family Volksfest

The Balinger Volksfest clearly positions itself as a family Volksfest. Unlike some large Volksfests with a pronounced beer tent character, the focus here is on family entertainment – with children's rides, the 80-meter swing as a highlight for the brave of all generations, and a balanced mix of rides, sweet stalls, and catering. Family discount promotions on certain days.

Balingen — Center of the Zollernalb District

The city of Balingen (~35,000 inhabitants) is the district capital of the Zollernalb district and is centrally located between the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. Characteristic features include the historic old town with its castle, its location on the Eyach river (a tributary of the Neckar), and its importance as an economic center. In the South German Volksfest calendar, Balingen holds its firm position as the most important Pentecost date in the region.