Erlangen Spring Festival on the Schlossplatz
Spring funfair on the Schlossplatz with Sunday shopping
About Spring Festival Erlangen
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Spring funfair in the heart of Erlangen
The Erlangen Spring Festival is the traditional spring opener in the event calendar of the university city of Erlangen in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. It takes place on the centrally located Schlossplatz and attracts visitors with funfair attractions during the first warm days of the year.
Rides and fairground attractions
On over 2,000 square meters, visitors can expect classic fairground attractions: a swing boat, a children's carousel, and other rides and games. The festival is therefore particularly aimed at families with children.
Program for children
On Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., there is a special children's program with Kasperl theater and a magic show. Face painting completes the family offer.
Enjoyment and conviviality
Numerous stalls offer sweet and savory specialties, and a beer garden with musical entertainment invites visitors to linger. The Schlossplatz with its baroque palace garden forms an attractive backdrop for a spring stroll.
Sunday shopping
A firm component is the Sunday shopping: on one Sunday afternoon, Erlangen's city center opens its shops from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., combining festival fun with a shopping trip through the city.
Spring Festival Erlangen — edition 2026
From April 4 to 19, 2026, the Erlangen Spring Festival will transform the Schlossplatz into a colorful festival mile. On over 2,000 square meters, guests can expect a swing boat, a children's carousel, other rides, as well as stalls with sweet and savory specialties and a beer garden with musical entertainment. Wednesdays feature a children's program: Kasperl theater on April 8, a magic show on April 15, both from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, April 12, Erlangen's city center invites you for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Programme Spring Festival Erlangen 2026
Festival period
- April 4 – 19, 2026 — Spring Festival on the Schlossplatz, daily rides, stall mile, and beer garden
Children's program (Wednesdays 2–6 p.m.)
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026 — Kasperl theater
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — Magic show
- Ongoing: Face painting, children's carousel, games
Sunday shopping
- Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Sunday shopping in Erlangen's city center
Highlights Spring Festival Erlangen 2026
- Over 2,000 m² of festival space on the Schlossplatz
- Kasperl theater and magic show for children
- Beer garden with musical entertainment
- Sunday shopping on April 12
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Practical information — Spring Festival Erlangen
Getting there
Erlangen is located in Middle Franconia near Nuremberg and is easily accessible by train. The Schlossplatz is centrally located in the city center, within walking distance of the train station.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and food are paid for on site.
Tip
Take advantage of the Sunday shopping for a combined festival and shopping trip.
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Where it takes place Spring Festival Erlangen
Schlossplatz Erlangen
Schlossplatz, 91054 Erlangen