Herbstfest Gerolzhofen
Large autumn market with Sunday shopping in the historic town centre of Gerolzhofen
About Herbstfest Gerolzhofen
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Tradition for over 60 years
In 2026, the Herbstfest Gerolzhofen will celebrate its 65th edition – one of the oldest autumn markets in Lower Franconia. The venue is the historic town centre of Gerolzhofen in the Schweinfurt district (Bavaria). On the festival day, the historic centre is completely car-free, with all main streets and squares becoming the market area. Organised by the town of Gerolzhofen together with the Gerolzhofen Aktiv business and town association.
Market, Flea Market, and Sunday Shopping
The Large Autumn Market opens at 10 am: traders from all over Lower Franconia and Swabia offer everyday goods, handicrafts, autumn plants, sweets, and more. Simultaneously, a flea market with collector's items takes place. From 12 pm, the shops in the town centre open for Sunday trading – an important economic event for local retailers. Accompanying events include a book bazaar by the Rotary Club with its own café, dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital, and a car show by Gerolzhofen dealers.
What Visitors Can Expect
- 65th Autumn Market from 10 am in the car-free historic town centre
- Flea market next to the main market
- Sunday trading from 12 pm
- Rotary Club book bazaar with café
- Dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital
- Car show by regional dealers
- Diverse catering: Hungarian Langos, burgers, fish, sweet crêpes
- Local restaurants and cafés open
Gerolzhofen in the Steigerwald Forest
Gerolzhofen is the largest small town in the southern Schweinfurt district, located east of the Main river loop and on the edge of the Steigerwald forest. The historic town centre has been a market location since the Middle Ages and shapes the town's appearance. The Herbstfest is now the biggest economic and town festival event of the year, attracting visitors from all over Lower Franconia between Würzburg, Schweinfurt, and Bamberg.
Herbstfest Gerolzhofen — edition 2026
The 65th Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026 will be held as a large Sunday autumn market on October 11th. The historic town centre will be completely transformed into a car-free festival mile. The Grand Market opens at 10 am with traders from the entire region. From 12 pm, the Sunday trading begins – the shops in the town centre will present their goods with special offers and promotions.
Accompanying programme: Flea market for collector's items next to the main market, Rotary Club book bazaar with its own café, dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital, car show by Gerolzhofen car dealerships with the latest car models. The catering is diverse: Hungarian Langos, burgers, fish, sweet crêpes – in addition to the local restaurants and cafés in the historic town centre.
Programme Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026
Sunday, 11.10.2026
- By 9:00 am: Closure of the historic town centre to car traffic
- 10:00 am: Opening of the Grand Autumn Market
- 10:00 am: Flea market, Rotary Club book bazaar (with café)
- 12:00 pm: Start of Sunday trading
- Throughout the day: Dance performances in the Bürgerspital, car show, catering
- Festival concludes late afternoon
Highlights Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026
- 65th edition – one of the oldest autumn markets in Lower Franconia
- Car-free historic town centre as a festival backdrop
- Large market from 10 am
- Sunday trading from 12 pm
- Dance performances in the Bürgerspital
- International catering
Prices Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026
Free admission. Purchases, food, and drinks are paid for on site. Sources: gerolzhofen.de, volksfeste-in-deutschland.de.
Practical information — Herbstfest Gerolzhofen
Getting There
Gerolzhofen is located between Schweinfurt and Würzburg on the B 286. Access to the A 70 motorway (Gochsheim junction, approx. 20 km). Train travel to the Schweinfurt–Kitzingen railway line. On the festival day, the historic town centre is car-free – festival parking is available on the outskirts, follow signage. Residents should park their vehicles outside the car-free zone by Saturday evening.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and purchases are paid for on site.
Tip
If you want to see the dance performances in the Bürgerspital, arrive early. The autumn market is busiest around midday – if you want to browse undisturbed, it's best to come shortly after 10 am.
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Where it takes place Herbstfest Gerolzhofen
Historische Altstadt Gerolzhofen
Altstadt Gerolzhofen, 97447 Gerolzhofen