Name: Hofer Wärschtlamo-Fest 2026
Start: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Theresienstein (Labyrinth)

Wärschtlamo-Fest

About Wärschtlamo-Fest

The Hofer Wärschtlamo – the itinerant sausage seller – has been a cultural icon of the Upper Franconian city of Hof since 1871. Once a year, the city invites you to the Wärschtlamo-Fest in Theresienstein, Bavaria's oldest public park. In the atmospheric labyrinth, the grounds are transformed into a festival area with bratwurst, fresh beer, Weißwurst breakfast, coffee, and cake. The festival coincides with the final concert of the Hofer Promenadenkonzerte.

Dates 06 Sep — 06 Sep 2026

Venue Hof (09464)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wärschtlamo-Fest — edition 2026

The 2026 Hofer Wärschtlamo-Fest will take place on Sunday, September 6, in Theresienstein. The city of Hof celebrates 153 years of the Wärschtlamo with a festival day in the park's labyrinth – with bratwurst, Hof beer, Weißwurst breakfast, and coffee and cake, plus the final concert of the Promenadenkonzerte.

153 Years of Wärschtlamo

In 2026, the city of Hof invites you to the Wärschtlamo-Fest in Theresienstein on September 6, celebrating 153 years of the cultural icon (since 1871). The park's labyrinth will become a festival ground. Offering bratwurst, freshly tapped Hof beer, steaks, vegetarian wraps, a Weißwurst breakfast, as well as coffee and cake.

The festival coincides with the final concert of the Hofer Promenadenkonzerte at the music pavilion in Theresienstein. A shuttle service is available from the Plauener Straße parking lot, especially for people with reduced mobility.

Highlights Wärschtlamo-Fest 2026

153 years of Hofer Wärschtlamo (cultural icon since 1871)
Festival day in Theresienstein, Bavaria's oldest public park
Weißwurst breakfast, bratwurst, and fresh Hof beer
Final concert of the traditional Promenadenkonzerte
Shuttle service from the Plauener Straße parking lot

Programme Wärschtlamo-Fest 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Morning – Weißwurst breakfast
All day – Bratwurst, Hof beer, steaks, vegetarian wraps, coffee and cake in the labyrinth of Theresienstein
Final concert of the Promenadenkonzerte at the music pavilion

Prices Wärschtlamo-Fest 2026

Admission is free. Costs are only incurred for food and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Wärschtlamo-Fest

Getting There

Theresienstein is located north of Hof's city center and is within walking distance. There is a shuttle service from the Plauener Straße parking lot, especially for people with reduced mobility.

Admission

Admission to the festival is free. Costs are only incurred for food and drinks.

Tip

The Weißwurst breakfast in the morning and the final concert of the Promenadenkonzerte at the music pavilion are special program highlights. If you want to explore the park: Theresienstein offers beautiful walking paths.

The Wärschtlamo – An Institution in Hof

Hardly any figure is as closely linked to the identity of the Upper Franconian city of Hof (state of Bavaria) as the "Wärschtlamo" – the itinerant sausage seller with his steaming sausage cauldron. He has been an integral part of the cityscape since 1871 and is considered a cultural landmark of Hof. The Wärschtlamo-Fest is the annual tribute to this beloved tradition.

Festival Day in Theresienstein

The venue for the festival is Theresienstein, Bavaria's oldest public park and a popular excursion destination in Hochfranken. The park's labyrinth transforms into a festival ground for one day. Here, you'll find what defines the Wärschtlamo and what belongs to a Franconian festival day: bratwurst, freshly tapped Hof beer, steaks, vegetarian wraps, a Weißwurst breakfast, as well as coffee and cake.

Conclusion of the Promenadenkonzerte

The Wärschtlamo-Fest coincides with the conclusion of the traditional Hofer Promenadenkonzerte, which have taken place every Sunday at the music pavilion in Theresienstein since 1989, from mid-May to early September. Thus, culinary tradition and musical culture combine for an atmospheric end to the season.

Atmosphere

The Wärschtlamo-Fest is a family festival with high recognition value for the people of Hof and a charming piece of lived urban culture. Amidst the aroma of sausages, brass music, and autumnal park ambiance, Hof celebrates one of its most beautiful traditions – down-to-earth, hearty, and typically Franconian.