Nindorf Oktoberfest

Wiesn in the Far North

The Oktoberfest may have been born in the south, but the concept has long since taken root in the far north. Nindorf, a community of around 1,500 inhabitants in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district of Schleswig-Holstein, has been hosting one of the larger North German Oktoberfests on its forest festival grounds for years. The concept is consistently Bavarian: a large heated marquee with a solid floor, table service, Allgäu brass band music, pork knuckle, and 'Leberkäs'.

The Obermindeltaler Musikanten

The musical anchor of the festival is the Obermindeltaler Musikanten-Verband from Willofs in the Allgäu region — over 40 musicians who create the typical 'Wiesn' atmosphere with their relaxed brass music. They play on Saturday evening as well as during the Sunday 'Frühschoppen' starting at 11:00 AM, covering the entire repertoire from folk music to Schlager hits.

Bavarian Food Concept

Culinary offerings are consistently Bavarian: pork knuckle, roast chicken, Bavarian Leberkäs, accompanied by frothy Maß (liter) steins of beer. A 'Kombi-Ticket' offers a half-liter beer combined with a main course. Table reservations are possible (€20 per table) — highly recommended for a marquee seating several hundred guests.

Arrival and Service Concept

The festival is designed for arrival by bus: Ubben-Reisen organizes shuttle buses from surrounding communities, which aligns with the 'Wiesn' concept — celebrating well without a car. The marquee itself is also geared towards Bavarian standards: a solid floor instead of grass, heated for September, and table service.