Pforzemer Mess 2026
10-day Volksfest at Messplatz Pforzheim with carousels, Wilder Maus, Ferris wheel, and the new Diablos haunted house ride
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Pforzemer Mess — Summer Tradition in the Gold City
The Pforzemer Mess (in the broad Pforzheim dialect: "Pforzemer Mess" instead of the official "Pforzheimer Mess") is the traditional summer Volksfest of the Gold City Pforzheim. For 10 days, the large Messplatz on Habermehlstraße transforms into one of the most important summer Kirmes (funfairs) in the northern Black Forest region. The organizer is the city of Pforzheim — the Mess usually takes place from early to mid-June.
Program 2026 — Rides and Market
From Friday, June 12th, to Sunday, June 21st, 2026, the Pforzemer Mess offers the full Volksfest experience. Around 40–50 rides and stalls line up on the Messplatz, plus a dedicated area for the Krämermarkt (market) with stalls, classic snack stands, and showman classics (shooting gallery, fortune teller, lottery stall).
Highlights 2026 — New and Classic Attractions
The Pforzheim Showmen's Association is bringing a particularly dense program of top attractions in 2026:
- Grand Soleil — the Ferris wheel with panoramic views over Pforzheim and the Black Forest foothills
- Wilde Maus — Das Original — the cult roller coaster with short, sharp turns and unmistakable car wobbling
- Konga — the giant swing, a Frisbee-type ride with up-and-down motion
- Hexentanz — classic spinning ride
- Skater — modern high-speed carousel with spin effects
- Parkour — running and jumping course for children and families
- Autoskooter — the classic fun for all generations
- NEW 2026: Diablos Residenz — a modern haunted house ride with the latest generation of effects, introduced for its premiere at the 2026 Mess
Market and Family Offer
In addition to the rides, the Pforzemer Mess features an extensive Krämermarkt: stalls with sweets, gingerbread, roasted almonds, marzipan, toys, gift items, keychains, fashion accessories, garden decorations. Classic stall games — shooting gallery with plush prizes, throwing games, wheel of fortune, "Hau-den-Lukas" (strength tester) — complete the offering. The Mess is deliberately designed to be family-friendly: Family days with reduced carousel prices, children's carousels in a dedicated area, visible security personnel.
Festival Tent and Catering
Several festival tents and snack stands offer classic Pforzheim fare: Bratwurst and fried potatoes, fries, potato pancakes, Maultaschen, Spätzle, pizza, crêpes, cotton candy, candied almonds, frozen yogurt. Beer from the region (Black Forest breweries), wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
Pforzheim — the Gold City on the Edge of the Black Forest
Pforzheim, with around 130,000 inhabitants, is an independent city (Stadtkreis 08231) at the transition from the Black Forest to the Kraichgau. Known as the Gold City due to its jewelry and watch industry (Wempe, Wellendorff, Stuhrling) and as the location of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences with its renowned design and jewelry studies. The city lies at the confluence of the Enz, Nagold, and Würm rivers — and is the gateway to the Northern Black Forest.
Pforzemer Mess — edition 2026
The 2026 Mess brings the premiere of the new Diablos Residenz haunted house ride — one of the main attractions for younger audiences. Classic rides like Wilde Maus, Grand Soleil, and Hexentanz complete the program.
Programme Pforzemer Mess 2026
Opening — Friday, June 12, 2026
- Official opening in the afternoon with beer tapping
- All rides open
Weekly Program
- Family days with reduced carousel prices
- Wilde Maus, Skater, and Konga as main attractions
- Diablos Residenz as the 2026 novelty
Weekend June 13–14 and June 20–21
- Peak attendance times
- Festival tent program with live music in the evening
Closing — Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Last day with family offers
- Winding down in the evening
Highlights Pforzemer Mess 2026
- 10 days of Volksfest at Messplatz Pforzheim
- Grand Soleil Ferris wheel with panoramic views
- Wilde Maus — Das Original
- Konga giant swing
- NEW 2026: Diablos Residenz haunted house ride
- Market and festival tents
- Free admission
Prices Pforzemer Mess 2026
Free admission. Rides require payment, family days with reduced prices.
Practical information — Pforzemer Mess
Getting There
By train to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof (main station) (IC/IRE on the Karlsruhe–Stuttgart line). From the main station, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Messplatz, or take city bus line 1/2/4. By car via the A 8 (exit Pforzheim-Ost or Pforzheim-West), parking is available at the Messplatz and in surrounding parking garages.
Opening Hours
Mon–Thu 2 PM–12 AM, Fri and Sat 1 PM–1 AM, Sun 12 PM–11 PM (standard opening hours, slightly variable).
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and stalls require payment.
Tip
Come on Family Wednesday or Family Sunday for reduced carousel prices. Try the new Diablos Residenz as the 2026 premiere — it will be the highlight for haunted house fans.
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Where it takes place Pforzemer Mess
Messplatz Pforzheim, Habermehlstraße
Habermehlstraße, 75172 Pforzheim