Name: Heidenheimer Volksfest 2026
Start: 2026-06-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz im Brenzpark

Volksfest Heidenheim

About Volksfest Heidenheim

The Heidenheimer Volksfest is one of the largest early summer festivals on the Ostalb. For ten days, the festival grounds in Brenzpark on Nördlinger Straße are transformed into a colorful mix of modern rides, nostalgic carousels, shooting galleries, and a large beer tent with hearty cuisine. Families, young-at-heart visitors, and regulars from all over the district meet by the Brenz to enjoy wood-fired pizza, roasted almonds, and a cool beer. With Ladies' Night, Family Day, and daily open beer tents, the Volksfest is firmly anchored in Heidenheim's annual calendar.

Dates 12 Jun — 21 Jun 2026

Venue Heidenheim an der Brenz (08135)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Volksfest Heidenheim — edition 2026

The Heidenheimer Volksfest 2026 opens its gates from June 12th to 21st in Brenzpark. Ten days of rides, a festival tent, and family entertainment await you by the Brenz.

From June 12th to 21st, 2026, the festival grounds in Brenzpark will once again become the meeting point for families, beer tent fans, and showman enthusiasts. The city of Heidenheim and the showman community are bringing a mix of fast-paced high-speed rides, nostalgic children's carousels, and skill games to the festival grounds on Nördlinger Straße. In the festival tent, live bands and DJs will ensure a lively atmosphere, while the beer garden will serve regional specialties and freshly tapped beer.

Highlights Volksfest Heidenheim 2026

Ladies' Night on Monday, Family Day on Wednesday, high-speed rides and Ferris wheel with views of Hellenstein Castle.

Programme Volksfest Heidenheim 2026

Program Highlights 2026

Friday, June 12th — Festival kickoff with beer tapping in the early evening, opening of the rides
Saturday, June 13th — First Family Day kickoff with showmen and children's program
Sunday, June 14th — Family Sunday in Brenzpark
Monday, June 15th — Ladies' Night from 7 p.m.: Women pay once, ride twice at participating attractions
Wednesday, June 17th — Family Day with discounts on the entire festival grounds
Weekend June 19th — 21st — Closing weekend with festival tent events and a final fireworks display

Culinary Offerings

Wood-fired pizza, grill station, crêpes, roasted almonds
Beer garden with regional beers
Candy stalls and gingerbread

Prices Volksfest Heidenheim 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Ride prices vary per attraction.

Practical information

Practical information — Volksfest Heidenheim

Getting There

Festival grounds in Brenzpark, Nördlinger Straße, 89518 Heidenheim an der Brenz. Take the train to Heidenheim station, then a 10-minute walk. Parking spaces near Brenzpark are heavily used during the Volksfest — it's best to arrive early or use the city transport bus lines.

Opening Hours

Weekdays from 2 p.m., Sundays and public holidays from 12 p.m. Festival tent and beer garden usually until midnight.

Tip

Family Day on Wednesday, Ladies' Night on Monday from 7 p.m. Admission to the festival grounds is free.

The Volksfest in Brenzpark

When the fairy lights go on over Nördlinger Straße in June, one of the most popular city festivals in Baden-Württemberg begins on the festival grounds at Brenzpark. The Heidenheimer Volksfest attracts visitors from the entire Heidenheim district as well as from the adjacent regions of Ostwürttemberg and Donau-Ries for ten days. You'll find the classic trio of a Swabian Volksfest here: tall rides that guarantee dizziness, gentler rides for the little ones, and a large beer tent where the atmosphere heats up in the evenings.

Rides, Stalls, and Show Attractions

The showmen come together anew each year, bringing a mix of high-speed rides, family carousels, and skill games. Classics like bumper cars, the Ferris wheel, and the chain carousel are just as much a part of it as thrilling action rides. In addition, there are shooting galleries, lottery stalls, and candy stands — from sugary cotton candy to freshly roasted almonds.

Culinary Delights from the Wood-Fired Oven and Beer Tent

Wood-fired pizza and hearty grilled dishes
Fresh crêpes, fried pastries, and roasted almonds
Beer garden with regional specialties from Heidenheim breweries
Festival tent with daily changing live music and DJ sets

Special Days for Every Taste

Two days stand out each year: On Family Day on Wednesday, there are reduced prices on the entire festival grounds, perfect for an afternoon outing with children. Ladies' Night on Monday evening is a well-established Heidenheim ritual — women pay once and ride twice at participating attractions, the fun starts at 7 p.m.

Tradition with a Brenzpark Backdrop

The Heidenheimer Volksfest benefits from one of the most beautiful festival ground backdrops in southern Germany: the Brenzpark, a former state garden show site directly on the Brenz river, with the medieval silhouette of Hellenstein Castle in the background. Tradition, family-friendliness, and a touch of Volksfest romance make the festival a must-attend event in the Brenz region's summer calendar.