Erfurt Oktoberfest 2026
Traditional Oktoberfest on the Domplatz in front of the Mariendom Cathedral — festival beer, hearty cuisine, and rides with a family day every Wednesday
About Erfurt Oktoberfest
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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.
Erfurt Oktoberfest — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
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 — 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.
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Where it takes place Erfurt Oktoberfest
Domplatz Erfurt
Domplatz, 99084 Erfurt