Freiburger Herbstmess'
50th Anniversary of the Freiburger Herbstmess' on the Neuen Messplatz
About Herbstmess Freiburg
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A Tradition Since 1927
The Freiburger Mess' has a long history: As early as 1927, the fair, held twice a year (spring and autumn), emerged as one of the oldest Volksfeste in Southern Baden. In the autumn of 1999, the first Herbstmess' in its current form took place on the outdoor grounds of Messe Freiburg, which had just opened. In 2026, the Herbstmess' celebrates its 50th anniversary at this location — a double occasion for celebration.
11 Days of Funfair on the Neuen Messplatz
From Friday, October 16, to Monday, October 26, 2026, the Neuen Messplatz in the Brühl district will be filled with rides, showmen, food stalls, and game stands. Over 100 exhibitors promise offerings ranging from cozy and family-friendly to high-adrenaline: classic carousels, a Ferris wheel, Wilde Maus, roller coaster, haunted house, bumper cars — and spectacular traveling rides that only visit Freiburg for a few days.
Festival Tent and Gastronomy
The large festival tent serves draft beer, wine, Baden specialties, and classics of festival tent cuisine. Outside the tent: Currywurst, Magenbrot, roasted almonds, crêpes, pizza, Lángos, Federweißer, mulled wine, and Halloween specialties. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at several stalls.
Family Day and Grand Finale Firework Display
As every year, there will be a Family Day with reduced prices at many rides and stalls, as well as numerous activities for children. The traditional finale is a grand firework display on the last evening of the festival — usually on Monday evening from 9:00 PM.
In Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Freiburg is located in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district (urban district) in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, framed by the Black Forest, Kaiserstuhl, and the Rhine plain. The Herbstmess' takes advantage of its central location and is a fixed autumn date for Freiburg residents and visitors from Southern Baden, Alsace, and the Swiss border region.
Herbstmess Freiburg — edition 2026
50th Anniversary on the Messplatz
The 2026 Herbstmess' is a double celebration: 11 days of funfair on the Neuen Messplatz and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Herbstmess' at its current location. Over 100 rides, showmen, and food vendors gather on the approximately 80,000 m² outdoor area of Messe Freiburg.
From family-friendly carousels to high-speed roller coasters, everything is included. In the festival tent, bands provide live music on weekends, while outside, mulled wine stalls, Magenbrot, and gingerbread create the autumnal atmosphere.
Programme Herbstmess Freiburg 2026
Program 2026
- Friday, October 16, 2026 — Opening with keg tapping (exact time to be announced early October)
- 11 Days of Funfair Daily — Rides, showmen, game stalls, food
- Family Day (exact date TBA) — Reduced prices on rides and food
- Weekends — Live music in the festival tent
- Monday, October 26, 2026 from 9:00 PM — Grand finale firework display over the Messplatz
Rides and Stalls
- Traveling rides (premieres and classics)
- Ferris wheel with views of Freiburg and the Black Forest
- Roller coasters and a Wilde Maus variant
- Haunted house and bumper cars
- Family carousels and children's rides
- Festival tent with draft beer and Baden cuisine
Highlights Herbstmess Freiburg 2026
- 50th Anniversary at the current location
- 11 days of funfair with over 100 rides and showmen
- Large festival tent with draft beer and live music on weekends
- Family Day with reduced prices
- Grand finale firework display on Monday, October 26
- Free admission to the fairgrounds
Prices Herbstmess Freiburg 2026
Free admission. Rides 3–8 EUR per ride. Game stalls 1–3 EUR. Festival tent beer (0.5 l) approx. 5–6 EUR. Up to 50% discount on many rides on Family Day.
Practical information — Herbstmess Freiburg
Getting There
Take tram line 4 from Freiburg main station to the "Technische Fakultät / Messe" stop (10 minutes) — directly at the fairgrounds. By car via the A 5 (exit Freiburg-Mitte) or the B 31. Free parking at the SC stadium grounds (Dreisamstadion / Europa-Park-Stadion), a 10-minute walk to the fairgrounds.
Admission
Admission to the fairgrounds is free. Rides cost between 3 and 8 Euros per ride, game stalls 1–3 Euros per attempt. Family Day with reduced prices — details will be published on the official website shortly before the festival starts.
Toilets and Services
Three clearly marked toilet facilities on the grounds. Sparkasse ATM in the entrance area. First aid station at the festival tent.
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Where it takes place Herbstmess Freiburg
Messe Freiburg
Neuer Messplatz 1, 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau