Heidenheimer Volksfest

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.