Name: Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Domplatz Erfurt

Erfurt Oktoberfest

About Erfurt Oktoberfest

From September 25 to October 11, 2026, Erfurt's Domplatz will transform into a Bavarian-Thuringian festival mile. On approximately 600 linear meters between the two landmarks, Mariendom and Severikirche, around 50 showmen and amusement rides will line up: carousels, alpine huts, snack stands, and shooting galleries. Festival beer, hearty cuisine, pretzels, and gingerbread hearts shape the atmosphere. Every Wednesday is Family Day with significantly reduced prices — one of the best opportunities to enjoy the Volksfest (traditional festival) with children in a relaxed manner.

Dates 25 Sep — 11 Oct 2026

Venue Erfurt (16051)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Erfurt Oktoberfest — edition 2026

The Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026 runs from September 25 to October 11 on the Domplatz: around 50 amusement and showman rides on 600 linear meters, festival beer, hearty cuisine, carousels, and snack stands against the backdrop of the Mariendom Cathedral. Every Wednesday is Family Day with reduced prices. Free admission, public transport recommended.

2026 Season — Almost Three Weeks of Volksfest Atmosphere

Erfurt's Volksfeste (traditional festivals) turn the Domplatz into the hotspot of late summer city life for almost three weeks. During the day, a cozy stroll with gingerbread hearts and almond stands, in the evening, a roaring atmosphere in the festival tents. The combination of Wiesn (Oktoberfest) folklore + Erfurt's landmarks is unique — and has been firmly established for tourism over the years.

Highlights Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026

Late summer Volksfest on Erfurt's Domplatz
Over two weeks of festival operation (25.9.-11.10.)
600 linear meters with 50 rides and food stands
Family Day every Wednesday with reduced prices
Festival beer according to Bavarian Purity Law
Live bands and DJs in the festival tents
Scenery: Mariendom Cathedral and Severikirche Church
Free admission

Programme Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026

Weekly Schedule

Opening on Friday, September 25, 2026 with keg tapping and festival parade
Weekends: daily stage program with live bands and DJs
Weekdays Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: Family-friendly atmosphere during the day, party atmosphere in the evening
Every Wednesday — Family Day with significantly reduced prices for rides and food

Festival Grounds

600 linear meters of festival mile on the Domplatz
Around 50 amusement and showman rides
Festival tents with festival beer, roast chicken, pork knuckle
Snack stands with Thuringian specialties (bratwurst, dumplings) and Bavarian cuisine
Carousels, shooting galleries, almond stand

Detailed program and times from mid-August at erfurter-volksfeste.de.

Prices Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides cost €2-6 each. Roast chicken approx. €14, pork knuckle €18-22, Mass (liter) of festival beer €13-15 (glass deposit). Family Day every Wednesday: reduced prices on rides and selected food stands. Current conditions at erfurter-volksfeste.de or Erfurt Tourist Information (+49 361 66400).

Practical information

Practical information — Erfurt Oktoberfest

Date 2026

September 25 to October 11, 2026.

Location

Domplatz, 99084 Erfurt (between Mariendom Cathedral and Severikirche Church).

Opening Hours

Generally from afternoon until late at night; weekends from midday, weekdays later (exact times from mid-August at erfurter-volksfeste.de).

Getting There

Train: ICE Erfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station), Tram lines 3/4/6 to Domplatz. Car: A4/A71 exit Erfurt, use city center parking garages (Domplatz itself is closed). Park-and-Ride with tram recommended.

Admission

Free. Rides and food are paid for; Family Day every Wednesday with discounts.

Accommodation

Erfurt has extensive hotel capacity in all categories.

Bavarian lifestyle against a medieval backdrop

The Erfurt Oktoberfest is one of Thuringia's most popular Volksfeste (traditional festivals) and at the same time one of the most beautiful Oktoberfest versions outside of Bavaria. The venue is the expansive Domplatz — framed by the Mariendom Cathedral and the Severikirche Church, which together form the landmark of the state capital. Against this backdrop, the city celebrates festival beer, hearty cuisine, carousels, and gingerbread hearts for almost three weeks.

Program and Atmosphere

Approximately 50 showmen and amusement rides are lined up along about 600 linear meters: carousels, Ferris wheel-like structures, shooting galleries, and almond stands. The festival tents serve festival beer according to the Munich Purity Law, along with roast chicken, pork knuckle, suckling pig, pretzels, and all the classics. Live bands and DJs provide the atmosphere — from traditional swaying songs to Wiesn (Oktoberfest) hits parties. Traditional attire — Lederhosen and Dirndls — has become part of Erfurt's cityscape in late summer.

Family Day Every Wednesday

A hallmark of the Erfurt Oktoberfest: every Wednesday is Family Day with significantly reduced prices for rides and food. This makes the festival an ideal family destination and eases the strain on wallets during the weekends. Furthermore: smoke-free zones, stroller-friendly paths, and a family area with play activities.

Erfurt — Capital of Thuringia

Erfurt is the state capital of Thuringia and, with over 215,000 inhabitants, the largest city in the state. The Domplatz is the heart of the old town — flat, easily accessible, with the cathedral steps serving as a natural grandstand. ICE high-speed train connections via Erfurt main station bring guests from Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Leipzig in under two hours. During the Oktoberfest, special tram services run by EVAG are in operation.