Frühlingsvolksfest Gera
Eastern Thuringia's largest spring Volksfest in Hofwiesenpark — 16 days season opener
About Frühlingsvolksfest Gera
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16 Days of Volksfest in Hofwiesenpark
With its 16 festival days, the Frühlingsvolksfest Gera is one of the longest Volksfeste in Eastern Thuringia — a classic in the city's event calendar. On the fairgrounds in Hofwiesenpark, one of Gera's largest parks, around 33 showman businesses set up their stalls, carousels, and rides. The spectrum ranges from classic children's carousels and the Ferris wheel to roller coasters, bumper cars, and wave flyers, as well as the high-altitude swing and modern adrenaline attractions. There's something for every age group.
Family Program and Culinary Diversity
Alongside the rides, snack stands offer classic festival fare: Thuringian Bratwurst, candied almonds, cotton candy, potato pancakes, crêpes, gingerbread, along with beer, wine, mulled wine in cool spring weather, soft drinks, and cocktails at the bars. Family days with reduced admission prices for rides are a regular part of the program. On weekends, club and festival tents offer live music and dancing.
Sunday Openings for Shopping and Festival Fireworks
The Frühlingsvolksfest is integrated into the city-wide program: on Sundays when shops are open, the city center stores are open, and many visitors combine a visit to the Volksfest with a stroll through the city. Traditionally, the highlight is a large festival fireworks display on the night of the closing day, May 3 — when the park is illuminated by hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights, spectacularly concluding the spring season opener.
Gera — Otto Dix City in Eastern Thuringia
With around 93,000 inhabitants, Gera is the third-largest city in the state of Thuringia, located in the east on the White Elster river. During the GDR era, the city was an industrial center (uranium-Wismut mining, textiles) and today boasts a rich cultural infrastructure with the Altenburg-Gera Theater, the Otto Dix House (birthplace of the painter), the Kulturarena, and Hofwiesenpark. Hofwiesenpark, with its approximately 19 hectares, is the green heart of the city and the central venue for open-air and festival events — from the Frühlingsvolksfest in April and the Höhler-Tour series to the Kulturarena in the summer.
Frühlingsvolksfest Gera — edition 2026
16 Days of Volksfest in Hofwiesenpark
From April 18 to May 3, 2026, the fairgrounds in Gera's Hofwiesenpark will transform into one of Eastern Thuringia's largest Volksfeste. 33 showman businesses will set up carousels, a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, and culinary stalls — the fairgrounds will be open daily for 16 days of spring atmosphere.
Programme Frühlingsvolksfest Gera 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — Frühlingsvolksfest Gera
- Saturday, April 18 — Festival Opening: Official opening by the City of Gera; tapping of the first keg; all rides and stalls operational from the afternoon
- Sunday, April 19 — Family Day: Reduced prices on many rides; special program for children
- April 26 — Sunday Opening for Shopping: Gera city center shops open; many visitors combine a city stroll and the Volksfest
- May 1 — Family Day: May Day holiday with family offers at the fairgrounds
- Main Attractions All Day: Ferris wheel, bumper cars, wave flyers, roller coaster, high-altitude swing, children's carousels, classic carousels
- Culinary Offerings: Thuringian Bratwurst, candied almonds, cotton candy, potato pancakes, crêpes, gingerbread; beer, wine, cocktails at the bars
- Weekend Program: Live music in the festival tents on weekends; DJ sets in the late evening
- Sunday, May 3 — Festival Finale and Fireworks: Last day of the festival with a special program; grand fireworks display on the night of the closing day
The updated program with festival tent bands will be published before the festival on gera.de/fruehlingsvolksfest.
Highlights Frühlingsvolksfest Gera 2026
- One of Eastern Thuringia's largest spring Volksfeste
- Around 33 showman businesses with carousels and rides
- 16 days of Volksfest with family days and special offers
- Grand festival fireworks display on May 3 to conclude the event
- Sundays open for shopping, with the option to combine with a city stroll
Prices Frühlingsvolksfest Gera 2026
Admission to the fairgrounds is free. Rides, food, and drinks are paid for on-site. Special conditions on many carousels and snack stands on family days.
Practical information — Frühlingsvolksfest Gera
Date 2026
Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Location
Hofwiesenpark fairgrounds, 07548 Gera. Several entrances to the park — festival signage will be displayed on festival days.
Getting There
By train: Gera main station with ICE connection (Erfurt–Leipzig line), about a 20-minute walk from the station or tram connection to Hofwiesenpark. By car: A4 exit Gera, follow signs for city center/Hofwiesenpark. Parking available at the festival grounds — arrive early on main visitor days.
Admission
Admission to the fairgrounds is free. Rides, food, and drinks are paid for on-site. Special offers on family days and Sundays when shops are open.
Tip
Combine your Volksfest visit with a walk in Hofwiesenpark, a visit to the Otto Dix House, or the Höhler-Tour (Gera's underground beer cellars). The closing Sunday with fireworks is particularly recommended.
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Where it takes place Frühlingsvolksfest Gera
Festplatz Hofwiesenpark Gera
Hofwiesenpark, 07548 Gera