Schlaucherplatzfest Daxlanden (Maibaumfest)
Traditional Maibaumfest with Maypole raising and Weißwurst breakfast in Karlsruhe-Daxlanden
2026
About Schlaucherplatzfest
Schlaucherplatzfest — edition 2026
Three Festival Days Around the Maypole
The 2026 edition follows the established structure. Thursday evening, April 30th, is Walpurgis Night with the Maypole raising starting at 5 PM. The Daxlanden Music Association accompanies the act musically — and raises the decorated tree with tradition and muscle power. May 1st is the main festival day with the classic Weißwurst breakfast, barrel tapping, continuous live music, and a DJ program until 11 PM. May 2nd (Saturday) is Family Day with performances by the youth band.
The festival is a firm fixture in Karlsruhe's Maypole raising events, which take place in several districts on April 30th and May 1st. Daxlanden is one of the districts with the most vibrant Maifest tradition.
Highlights Schlaucherplatzfest 2026
- Traditional Maypole raising on Walpurgis Night
- Weißwurst breakfast on May 1st
- Live music by the Daxlanden Music Association
- Family Day with youth band on May 2nd
- Daxlanden Citizens' Association with over 70 years of festival tradition
- One of the most vibrant Maifests in Karlsruhe
Programme Schlaucherplatzfest 2026
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
- 5:00 PM: Maypole raising at Schlaucherplatz with Daxlanden Music Association
Friday, May 1st, 2026 (May Day)
- 10:00 AM: Weißwurst breakfast
- Noon: Barrel tapping by the Citizens' Association
- Afternoon: Live music by the Music Association's band and guest bands
- Evening until 11:00 PM: DJ program
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- From 12:00 PM: Family Day with the Music Association's youth band
- Children's games, bouncy castle, craft activities
- Festival concludes in the late afternoon
Prices Schlaucherplatzfest 2026
Free admission on all three festival days. Food (Weißwurst, Bratwurst, fries) and drinks (Weißbier, cocktails, wines) at usual festival prices from the club stands.
Practical information — Schlaucherplatzfest
Getting There
By Tram: KVV lines 5 and 6 to the "Daxlanden-Hammäcker" or "Daxlanden" stop, then approx. 5 minutes walk to Schlaucherplatz. By Car: B36 exit Daxlanden, parking available in the residential area around the square.
Festival Grounds
Schlaucherplatz, Pfarrstraße / Pfarrweg, 76189 Karlsruhe-Daxlanden.
Admission
Free admission on all three days. Food and drinks at the stands of the Citizens' Association and the Music Association at usual festival prices.
Walpurgis Night — Maypole Raising under Festival Tent
The event kicks off on Thursday evening, April 30th, 2026, starting at 5 PM, with the traditional Maypole raising on Schlaucherplatz. The Daxlanden Music Association hoists the Maypole with muscle power and a lever — a ceremony rarely experienced in larger cities today. The Maypole raising is not just a folkloric ritual but also an act of neighborly self-affirmation: Daxlanden presents itself as an independent Karlsruhe district with its own character.
May 1st — May Day Festival with Weißwurst Breakfast
On Friday, May 1st, 2026, starting at 10 AM, Schlaucherplatz will be bustling. The Weißwurst breakfast opens the festival day — fresh sausage from the pot, sweet mustard, pretzels, and the first Weißbier of the day. At noon, the barrel tapping by representatives of the Citizens' Association, in the afternoon live music by the Music Association's band and guest bands. In the evening, a DJ takes over and keeps the mood going until 11 PM. Food and drinks are available at several club stands.
May 2nd — Family Day with Youth Band
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, starting at 12 PM, is Family Day. The youth band of the Daxlanden Music Association presents its skills, and children can enjoy games, a bouncy castle, and craft activities. Food and drinks are available all day, and the festival concludes quietly in the late afternoon.
Daxlanden Citizens' Association — The Backbone
The organizers are the Daxlanden Citizens' Association and the Music Association. The Citizens' Association has maintained the neighborly tradition on Schlaucherplatz since the 1950s — organizing not only the Maifest but also the Schlaucherplatzfest in summer, the Christmas market, and numerous club evenings. The Music Association provides the musical backbone for all events.
Daxlanden — Karlsruhe's District on the Rhine
With nearly 12,000 inhabitants, Daxlanden is one of Karlsruhe's westernmost districts, located directly on the Rhine. The district retains a village-like charm amidst scattered orchards, the Rhine floodplain, and the industrial history of the former Rhine harbor. Visitors to the district should plan a walk in the Burgau nature reserve and a detour to the Rappenwört island.
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