Brunnenfest Bad Berka
Traditional spa town festival in the Kurpark with parade, fireworks, and dance party since 1888
2026
About Brunnenfest
Brunnenfest — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition follows the proven three-day concept in the Kurpark: a lively dance party to kick things off on Friday, the traditional Brunnenfest parade on Saturday followed by the musical fireworks display over the Bornwiese as an emotional highlight, and a more relaxed family Sunday with Frühschoppen and festival winding down. Live music, food and drink stalls, and a generous children's program make the festival a meeting point for locals and guests from Weimar and the surrounding area.
Highlights Brunnenfest 2026
- Three days of spa town festival in the Kurpark since 1888
- Dance party Friday 6 PM - 2 AM
- Brunnenfest parade Saturday
- Musical fireworks display Saturday evening over the Bornwiese
- Kurpark illumination
- Sunday Family Day with Frühschoppen
- Bouncy castles, water attractions, children's games
- Free admission
Programme Brunnenfest 2026
Friday, June 12th, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Festival opening and dance party in the Kurpark
- Live music late into the night
- Food and drink stalls open
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- Morning — Market operations begin, live music on stages
- Afternoon — Brunnenfest parade through Bad Berka with floats, music bands, and historical costumes
- Water attractions, bouncy castles, and children's sports events in the Kurpark
- Evening — Main concerts on multiple stages
- Late evening highlight: musical fireworks display over the Bornwiese with Kurpark illumination
- After the fireworks: Festival continues until 2 AM
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM — Frühschoppen with brass music
- Afternoon — Family program, children's activities
- Sunday concerts with a relaxed program line
- Festival winding down in the late afternoon
Prices Brunnenfest 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and fairground rides at festival prices. Children's sports events mostly free of charge.
Practical information — Brunnenfest
Date 2026
Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026.
Opening Hours
Friday 6 PM - 2 AM — Saturday 10 AM - 2 AM — Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM.
Location
Kurpark Bad Berka, Goetheallee 3, 99438 Bad Berka.
Admission
Free.
Highlight
Saturday evening musical fireworks display over the Bornwiese and Kurpark illumination.
Getting There
By train: From Weimar main station, take the Ilmtalbahn to Bad Berka (approx. 20 min). By car: A4 to exit Weimar/Apolda, then B85 to Bad Berka.
Brunnenfest Run
The separate Brunnenfest Run (4 routes: 900 m, 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km) takes place on May 31st, 2026 — registration from 9 AM in the Kurpark, start at 10 AM, organized by SV Bad Berka.
Spa Town Tradition Since 1888
The Brunnenfest Bad Berka is one of the oldest and most popular spa town festivals in Thuringia. It originated in 1888 when the town celebrated the 75th anniversary of its bathhouse. Evolving from the original "Heimatfest" (homeland festival) tradition with historical costumes and floats, it developed into today's Volksfest (public festival) centered around the Goethebrunnen (formerly Carl-August-Brunnen), with its theme varying annually after its reconstruction in 1953 and particularly from 1992 onwards.
Three Days of Kurpark Programming
From Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026, the entire Kurpark will serve as the festival backdrop. Three days with a clearly structured program:
- Friday 6 PM - 2 AM — Dance party to kick things off, live music late into the night
- Saturday 10 AM - 2 AM — Main program day with the Brunnenfest parade, live music on multiple stages, a grand musical fireworks display over the Bornwiese in the evening, and Kurpark illumination
- Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM — Family day with a morning pint (Frühschoppen), winding down the festival, and final program items
Parade and Brunnenfest Tradition
The Brunnenfest parade on Saturday is the highlight of the festival. Incorporating elements of the town's history and its status as a spa resort, floats parade through Bad Berka — a tradition revived after the festival's re-establishment in 1953 and again after reunification in 1992. In the anniversary year 1993, the parade commemorated 180 years since the founding of the spa (1813).
Family Program in the Kurpark
The festival is family-oriented:
- Water attractions in the park
- Bouncy castles and children's games
- Children's sports events
- Food and drink stalls along the paths
- Various stages with live music in different genres
Bad Berka — Spa Town in Weimarer Land
The spa town of Bad Berka (approx. 7,500 inhabitants) is located in the Weimarer Land district in the state of Thuringia, south of the classical city of Weimar. The town received its first spa in 1813 and is now a recognized spa resort with a modern central clinic (Helios). The expansive Kurpark with the Goethebrunnen, concert pavilion, and Bornwiese forms the green heart of the town. Visitors to the Brunnenfest can easily combine their trip with a visit to nearby Weimar (15 km) for explorations of Goethe's House or the Park an der Ilm.
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