Name: Lindau Oktoberfest 2026
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz an der Ludwig-Kick-Straße

Lindau Oktoberfest

About Lindau Oktoberfest

The Lindau Oktoberfest brings Bavarian Wiesn atmosphere to Lake Constance for three days. On the festival grounds at Ludwig-Kick-Straße in Lindau, a festival tent, amusement park, and a varied program combine to create a lively folk festival by the lake. The opening features booming shots from the Royal Privileged Marksmen's Society, a festival parade, and the ceremonial tapping of the first keg by the district administrator. Dance evenings on Friday and Saturday, a dedicated family Sunday, and amusement rides make the Lindau Oktoberfest a highlight in the event calendar of the Bodenseekreis district.

Dates 04 Sep — 06 Sep 2026

Venue Lindau (Bodensee) (09776)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Lindau Oktoberfest — edition 2026

The 61st Lindau Oktoberfest will take place from September 4 to 6, 2026, on the festival grounds at Ludwig-Kick-Straße. Three days of Wiesn-Gaudi by Lake Constance with a festival tent, amusement park, dance evenings, and Family Sunday.

The 61st edition of the Lindau Oktoberfest, from September 4 to 6, 2026, will once again transform the festival grounds at Ludwig-Kick-Straße into a multi-day folk festival experience by Lake Constance.

The festival ceremony begins with booming shots from the Royal Privileged Marksmen's Society, followed by the festival parade and the ceremonial tapping of the first keg by the district administrator. Friday and Saturday feature dance evenings, while Sunday is designed as a family day with a dedicated children's program. The Oktoberfest amusement park with rides and stalls invites visitors on all three days.

Highlights Lindau Oktoberfest 2026

61st Lindau Oktoberfest by Lake Constance
Cannon shots and keg tapping by the district administrator
Dance evenings Friday and Saturday
Family Sunday with children's program

Programme Lindau Oktoberfest 2026

Fri, Sep 4: Festival parade, cannon shots, keg tapping by the district administrator, dance evening. Sat, Sep 5: Dance evening in the festival tent. Sun, Sep 6: Family Day with children's program. Throughout: Amusement park with rides, "Hau den Lukas", shooting galleries, carousels, and face painting.

Prices Lindau Oktoberfest 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent and amusement rides are subject to charge. On Family Sunday, there are often reduced prices for amusement rides.

Practical information

Practical information — Lindau Oktoberfest

Getting There

Lindau is located on the eastern shore of Lake Constance, accessible via the A96 and B31 motorways. Train stops are Lindau-Reutin or Lindau-Insel. Parking is available at Ludwig-Kick-Straße and at the Valentin-Heider-Gymnasium.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent and amusement rides are subject to charge.

Tip

Family Sunday, with reduced prices on amusement rides, is particularly suitable for a visit with children.

Wiesn-Gaudi with a Lake View

The Lindau Oktoberfest is one of the most atmospheric folk festivals on the Bavarian shores of Lake Constance. The venue is the festival grounds at Ludwig-Kick-Straße in Lindau, Lindau (Bodensee) district, in the state of Bavaria. For three days, Upper Bavarian Wiesn tradition merges with the special flair of the Lake Constance region.

Festival Ceremony in Bavarian Tradition

The festival ceremony follows the classic Bavarian sequence: booming shots from the Königlich Privilegierten Schützengesellschaft (Royal Privileged Marksmen's Society) open the festival, followed by the festival parade and the official tapping of the first keg by the incumbent district administrator. In the large festival tent, brass and party music ensure a lively atmosphere.

Program for All Generations

The Lindau Oktoberfest offers a varied program:

Dance evenings on Friday and Saturday in the festival tent
Family Sunday with a dedicated children's program
Oktoberfest amusement park with rides and stalls
traditional attractions like "Hau den Lukas" (Hit the Strongman) and shooting galleries
carousels and face painting for the younger guests

Lindau and Lake Constance

Lindau (Bodensee) is known as a Bavarian island town at the tri-border area of Germany–Austria–Switzerland. The Oktoberfest combines rustic Bavarian customs with its lakeside location – a combination that sets the festival apart from classic Wiesn festivals in inland areas and attracts visitors from the entire Lake Constance region.