Rastatt Spring Fair
Classic spring Volksfest on the Rastatt fairground with carousels, roller coasters, shooting galleries, and Family Day
About Spring Fair Rastatt
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Rastatt Spring Fair — Centuries of Tradition
The Rastatt Spring Fair is a classic South German folk fair — a family tradition for generations, a central event in the spring calendar of the Baroque city. The fair is organized by the City of Rastatt. The fairground by the Murg river transforms into a complete amusement park for five days, featuring everything associated with a classic fair.
Program — Carousels, Roller Coasters, Food Stalls
During the Spring Fair, the Rastatt fairground offers:
• Major Rides — Roller coaster, haunted house, swing carousel, Ferris wheel
• Carousels — Children's carousel, horse carousel, up-and-down rides
• Shooting galleries and game stalls
• Candy Stalls — Gingerbread hearts, cotton candy, candied almonds, spiced gingerbread
• Snack Stands — Bratwurst, fries, crêpes, steaks, pizza
• Beer tent and catering
On Friday, April 24, starting at 5 p.m., the official keg tapping ceremony with the city leadership will take place; the first 30 minutes offer free rides on several major attractions.
Family Day on Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, it's Family Day: Reduced prices apply to rides and stalls (often -30% to -50% on all rides and food). This makes the fair an affordable family event — many parents deliberately use Family Day to take their children to the amusement park.
Rastatt — the Baroque City on the Upper Rhine
Rastatt (district town of Rastatt district, AGS 08216, around 51,000 inhabitants) is located in the Upper Rhine Plain between Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden. The city is famous for its Baroque Residential Palace — the largest Baroque palace on the Upper Rhine, once the residence of the Margraves of Baden-Baden. With the Spring Fair in April and the Autumn Fair in October, Rastatt hosts two classic folk fairs annually — an example of the close connection between Baroque city culture and South German folk festival tradition.
Spring Fair Rastatt — edition 2026
Rastatt Spring Fair 2026
From Friday, April 24, to Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Rastatt fairground will once again become a classic folk festival area. The Spring Fair — a tradition for centuries — brings carousels, roller coasters, shooting galleries, candy stalls, and snack stands to the Baroque city on the Upper Rhine.
The opening takes place on Friday, April 24, at 5 p.m. with a keg tapping ceremony and the mayor's speech — the first 30 minutes offer free rides on several large carousels. Tuesday, April 28, is Family Day: Reduced prices at rides and stalls make the fair an affordable family outing.
Programme Spring Fair Rastatt 2026
Program Rastatt Spring Fair — April 24–28, 2026
Friday, April 24 — Opening
- 5:00 p.m. — Official opening with keg tapping
- 5:00–5:30 p.m. — 30 minutes of free rides on several major carousels
- Open until 11 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
- 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. — all rides, stalls, and stands open
Sunday, April 26
- 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. — Family morning, early bird drinks in the beer tent
Monday, April 27
- 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. — regular market day
Tuesday, April 28 — Family Day
- 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Reduced prices on rides and food stalls (family tariff)
Rides and Stalls
- Major Rides: Roller coaster, haunted house, swing carousel, Ferris wheel
- Children's carousels, horse carousel, up-and-down rides
- Shooting galleries, game stalls, lucky dips
- Sweets: Gingerbread hearts, cotton candy, candied almonds
- Snacks: Bratwurst, fries, crêpes, steaks, pizza
- Beer tent and catering
Current information: rastatt.de/jahrmaerkte.
Highlights Spring Fair Rastatt 2026
- 30 minutes of free rides at the opening on Friday
- Family Day on Tuesday with reduced prices
- Classic major rides and carousels
- Candy stalls, snack stands, beer tent
- Free admission, five days of festivities
Prices Spring Fair Rastatt 2026
Free admission. Rides and stalls are charged per ride/sale. Family Day on April 28 with significantly reduced prices (often -30% to -50%).
Practical information — Spring Fair Rastatt
Getting There
Train: Rastatt station (ICE/IC/RE from Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Frankfurt, Baden-Baden), 15 min. walk or bus to the fairground.
Car: A5 Karlsruhe–Basel, exit Rastatt-Süd or Rastatt-Nord. Parking available at the fairground and on adjacent streets.
Venue
Festplatz Rastatt, an der Murg, 76437 Rastatt.
Opening Hours
Friday, April 24: from 5 p.m. (Opening with keg tapping, 30 min. free rides)
Saturday, April 25: 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday, April 26: 12 p.m.–11 p.m.
Monday, April 27: 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28: 2 p.m.–11 p.m. (Family Day with reduced prices)
Admission
Free admission. Rides and stalls are subject to charges — pay per ride/stall.
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Where it takes place Spring Fair Rastatt
Festplatz Rastatt
Festplatz, 76437 Rastatt