24th Paderborn Cycling Day

24th Paderborn Cycling Day 2026 — Family Festival in the Baroque Garden

On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM, the traditional Paderborn Cycling Day will take place in the Baroque Garden of Neuhaus Castle — the 24th edition since 2003. The event is organized by the City of Paderborn in cooperation with the ADFC (German Cyclists' Federation), local bicycle dealers, and the University of Paderborn.

2026 Program

Exhibition and Test Rides

Over 40 exhibitors will present the latest cycling technology on the expansive paths of the castle garden:

• City and trekking bikes for everyday use
• E-bikes and pedelecs as a growing segment
• Mountain bikes and gravel bikes for off-road use
• Cargo bikes and freight bikes as a family and logistics alternative
• Bikepacking equipment and touring bike specialists
• Children's bikes and balance bikes for the little ones

Visitors can test most models directly on a test course — e-bike test rides, in particular, are usually in high demand.

Children's and Family Activities

• ADFC Children's Course with a skill track
• Police Coding (free of charge, to prevent theft)
• Helmet advice and free helmet fitting
• Repair workshop and puncture tips
• Mountain Bike Stunt Show on the lawn

Stage Program

The City of Paderborn will host the program on the main stage: official opening by the mayor, drawing of last year's STADTRADELN prizes, live music, presentation of school awards, and activities with SC Paderborn 07.

STADTRADELN 2026 — Three Weeks of Climate Protection on Two Wheels

The Cycling Day also serves as the kick-off for the 2026 STADTRADELN campaign. From May 10 to 30, 2026, teams from companies, associations, schools, and families will collect cycling kilometers for climate protection. The district town is participating for the umpteenth time — in the last three years, around 27,700 people participated, covering nearly 4.7 million kilometers. Registration is free at stadtradeln.de, and kilometers are counted via app or online. Main prizes include a visit from SC Paderborn 07 to winning schools, an adventure day at the Wewelsburg District Museum for winning families, and various other prizes and vouchers. Additional activities such as guided tours are offered by Bad Wünnenberg and Hövelhof.

Baroque Garden of Neuhaus Castle — The Setting

Neuhaus Castle is a four-winged moated castle from the 16th century and was the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Paderborn for centuries. Today, it houses a grammar school, the Museum of Urban Archaeology, and the extensive Baroque Garden, which was restored for the State Garden Show in 1994. The garden combines French geometric flowerbeds with water features, a hedge maze, and linden tree avenues — an ideal stage for major events like the Cycling Day, the annual Castle Garden Fireworks, or classical concerts.

Paderborn as a Cycling City

With over 200 kilometers of cycle paths within the city limits and its central location on the Padersee lake, Paderborn is considered one of the most cycling-friendly medium-sized cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Pader springs, the Almetal valley, the Senne cycle path, and the connection to the Egge trails make the city a starting point for day trips into the Sauerland and Eggegebirge regions. The annual Cycling Day at Neuhaus Castle is the city's most visible commitment to sustainable mobility.