Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest
Bavaria's second-largest Volksfest at Dutzendteich – 1.6 million visitors
About Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest
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1.6 million visitors in 17 days
The Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest at the Volksfestplatz am Dutzendteich is one of the largest Volksfeste in Bavaria after Munich's Oktoberfest – around 1.6 million visitors in just 17 days. The organizer is the Süddeutscher Verband reisender Schausteller- und Handelsbetriebe e.V., which has been organizing the festival in its current form twice a year for decades (Frühlingsfest in April + Herbstvolksfest in late summer).
Beer Tents, Breweries, Amusement Rides
The 18-hectare festival grounds feature large tents and numerous smaller beer tents. Franconian breweries are represented – primarily Tucher and Lederer – along with the Augustiner-Zeltbar as a Munich accent. The range of amusement rides covers the full spectrum: a Ferris wheel with a view of the Frankenstadion, roller coasters, a free-fall tower, a chain carousel, bumper cars, and classic family rides like the swing boat, haunted house, and children's carousel.
Family Day on Wednesdays
Wednesdays are Family Days: many rides offer a 50% discount, and many food stalls also offer special prices. In addition, there are regular fireworks displays – traditional highlights that are set off over the Dutzendteich and are visible from the neighboring park.
Culinary Delights and Volksfest Traditions
Classic Volksfest cuisine characterizes the offerings: Nürnberger Bratwürste (the city's specialty), grilled fish on a stick, roast chicken, pretzels, gingerbread hearts, roasted almonds, crêpes, churros, langos, and beer in liter steins. In the beer tents, brass bands, schlager bands, and dance bands play, along with party music in the classic large Volksfest tents.
Volksfestplatz am Dutzendteich
The festival grounds are located in the south of Nuremberg between Bayernstraße, Nailaer Straße, and Ernst-Reuter-Straße, directly on the Dutzendteich park. The location on the former Reichsparteitagsgelände – with the Documentation Center, Meistersingerhalle, and Max-Morlock-Stadion (Frankenstadion) as neighbors – is now newly shaped by the Volksfest, recreational area, and cultural buildings. Nuremberg, with around 530,000 inhabitants, is Bavaria's second-largest city after Munich, and maintains a Volksfest tradition dating back to the 19th century.
Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest — edition 2026
The 2026 autumn edition marks the traditional late-summer highlight of the Franconian event calendar. Opening on Friday, August 28, with the first beer tapping in the large tents – followed by two and a half weeks of Volksfest activities. The closing on September 13 will feature the grand finale fireworks display as usual.
The fixed program points include: Family Day every Wednesday with half-price discounts on many rides, several fireworks displays over the Dutzendteich (dates to be published by the organizer in August), bratwurst competitions in the beer tents, vintage car meet-ups, and entertainment evenings with Volksfest bands. The major breweries Tucher and Lederer provide the Franconian festival beers, while the Augustiner-Zeltbar offers the Munich contrast.
Programme Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest 2026
Opening – Friday, August 28, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Festival grounds open
- Beer tapping in the large tents of Tucher and Lederer breweries
- Opening concerts in the beer tents
Festival Days – Daily
- Mon–Thu 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Fri/Sat until 12:00 AM, Sun from 1:00 PM
- Large tents with Franconian Volksfest music (brass bands, schlager bands, party bands)
- Augustiner-Zeltbar, festival kitchens with roast chicken, pork knuckle, grilled fish, Nürnberger Bratwürste
- Amusement rides: Ferris wheel, roller coasters, free-fall tower, chain carousel, bumper cars, children's rides
- Game stalls: coin toss, penalty shootout, duck fishing, shooting gallery
Wednesdays – Family Day
- 50% discount on many rides
- Special prices at selected food stalls
Fireworks over the Dutzendteich
- Several dates during the 17 festival days – traditional highlights of the festival
- Grand finale fireworks on the last festival evening (Sep 13, 2026)
- Exact dates to be published by the organizer in August
Closing – Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Festival conclusion with grand finale fireworks
- Last festival day until 11:30 PM
Highlights Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest 2026
- 1.6 million visitors expected
- Several fireworks displays over the Dutzendteich
- Tucher and Lederer beer tents + Augustiner bar
- Ferris wheel with views of Frankenstadion and the park
- Family Day every Wednesday (50% discount)
Prices Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest 2026
Free admission. Liter of beer approx. €13–€14, roast chicken approx. €16, pretzel €5–€7, bratwurst approx. €6. Amusement rides €3–€7 per ride; Wednesdays Family Day with 50% discount on many rides.
Practical information — Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest
Getting There
Train/Subway recommended: S-Bahn S2 to Frankenstadion station, S-Bahn S3 to Dutzendteich station. Approx. 10 minutes from Nuremberg Central Station. By car: A9/A6 exit Nürnberg-Langwasser. Parking is limited – public transport is strongly recommended.
Opening Hours
Mon–Thu 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Fri/Sat 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, Sun/Public Holidays from 1:00 PM, last day until 11:30 PM.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Amusement rides and food at festival prices. Wednesdays are Family Day with 50% discount on many rides.
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Where it takes place Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest
Volksfestplatz am Dutzendteich
Bayernstraße, 90471 Nürnberg