Bremerhaven Spring Fair
Traditional spring funfair at the Stadthalle
2026
About Spring Fair Bremerhaven
Spring Fair Bremerhaven — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Bremerhaven Spring Fair ran from May 1st to May 10th, 2026, in the Stadthalle car park. Opening on Friday, May 1st, at 2:00 PM; official ceremony at 6:00 PM for invited guests; first fireworks display around 10:15 PM. Second fireworks display on Friday, May 8th, also around 10:15 PM. Confirmed rides: Air Power (swing ride), Commander (shake ride), Dancer (break dance), Zombie Coaster (mini roller coaster), Lounge 360 (Ferris wheel), Troika (music express), Fuzzy's Laugh Salon (amusement ride), and Top In (bumper cars). These were joined by children's carousels, Spider Jump, and over a hundred stalls selling crêpes, candied almonds, bratwurst, doughnuts, and game stalls. Wednesday, May 6th, was Family Day with reduced prices.
Highlights Spring Fair Bremerhaven 2026
- 67th edition of the Bremerhaven Spring Volksfest
- Eight major rides including the Lounge 360 Ferris wheel and Zombie Coaster mini roller coaster
- Two fireworks displays on Fridays, May 1st and 8th
- Family Day on Wednesday, May 6th, with reduced prices
- Free admission to the fairground
Programme Spring Fair Bremerhaven 2026
The 67th Bremerhaven Spring Fair 2026 transformed the Stadthalle car park (Wilhelm-Kaisen-Platz) into a ten-day spring funfair from May 1st to May 10th, 2026. Organiser: Arbeitsgemeinschaft Bremerhavener Märkte e.V., with 67 showman businesses on a fenced fairground.
Opening Hours
- Sunday to Thursday until 11:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday until 12:00 AM
- Final day (May 10th) until 10:00 PM
2026 Programme Highlights
- Friday, May 1st — 2:00 PM: Opening of the fairground
- May 1st — 6:00 PM: Official ceremony for invited guests
- May 1st — approx. 10:15 PM: First fireworks display
- Wednesday, May 6th — all day: Family Day with reduced prices on rides and stalls
- Friday, May 8th — approx. 10:15 PM: Second fireworks display
- Sunday, May 10th — 10:00 PM: Closing
The Eight Major Rides
- Air Power — Swing ride
- Commander — Shake ride
- Dancer — Break dance
- Zombie Coaster — Mini roller coaster
- Lounge 360 — Ferris wheel
- Troika — Music express
- Fuzzy's Laugh Salon — Amusement ride
- Top In — Bumper cars
Other Attractions
- Children's carousels and Spider Jump for the little ones
- Over a hundred stalls: crêpes, candied almonds, bratwurst, doughnuts, fries, and sweets
- Game stalls, throwing stalls, shooting stalls, and lottery stalls
Prices Spring Fair Bremerhaven 2026
Admission to the fairground is free. Rides and stalls are paid for individually on-site. Savings tip: on Family Day (Wednesday, May 6th), reduced prices apply all day. Travel by car via the Stadthalle car parks or by bus and train to Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof (short walk).
Practical information — Spring Fair Bremerhaven
Getting There
By train to Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof, then a few minutes' walk or by bus lines 501–509. By car via the A27 (exit 7), parking available between Stresemannstraße and Hinrich-Schmalfeldt-Straße.
Opening Hours
Friday and Saturday 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, Sunday to Thursday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM. Opening on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at 2:00 PM, official ceremony at 6:00 PM.
Admission
Admission to the fairground is free. Rides and stalls are paid for individually. Family Day on Wednesday, May 6th, with reduced prices.
Ten Days of Funfair in the Port City
The Bremerhaven Spring Fair is the classic event with which the city of Bremerhaven kicks off the funfair season every year. For ten days, the spacious car park at the Stadthalle is transformed into a colourful world of rides, stalls, and glittering lights. Directly in front of the striking brick facade of Wilhelm-Kaisen-Platz, the Ferris wheel shines over the city centre late into the night.
Rides and Highlights
Confirmed for the 2026 edition are eight major rides: the swing ride Air Power, the shake ride Commander, the break dance ride Dancer, the mini roller coaster Zombie Coaster, the Ferris wheel Lounge 360, the music express Troika, the amusement ride Fuzzy's Laugh Salon, and the bumper car attraction Top In. These are joined by classic children's carousels, Spider Jump for the little ones, and around a hundred stalls selling crêpes, candied almonds, bratwurst, doughnuts, liquorice, and game stalls throughout the fair week.
Fireworks and Family Day
Three fireworks displays crown the event: on the opening Friday, May 1st, and on the following two Fridays, each around 10:15 PM over Wilhelm-Kaisen-Platz. Wednesday, May 6th, is the official Family Day with reduced prices on most rides — perfect for a relaxed afternoon with children.
Local Context
The Spring Fair has been anchoring Bremerhaven's city life in the city centre for generations. In the state of Bremen, it is one of the most important dates in the showmen's season, alongside the Bremer Freimarkt and the showmen's association programme, and attracts a diverse audience from the entire Weser estuary every year.
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