Name: Schollenfest in Tegel 2026
Start: 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Waidmannsluster Damm / Tegel

Schollenfest Tegel

About Schollenfest Tegel

Since 1903 every late summer in the north of Berlin: The Schollenfest in Tegel is the capital's oldest Volksfest (traditional festival). For two weeks, Waidmannsluster Damm in the Tegel district (Reinickendorf borough) transforms into a fairground with historic carousels, dodgems, shooting galleries, tombola stalls, a roller coaster, a beer tent, and family entertainment. Free entry, discounted ride prices on Wednesdays. A Berlin classic that is anything but dusty despite its 123 years.

Dates 22 Aug — 07 Sep 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schollenfest Tegel — edition 2026

The Schollenfest in Tegel runs from August 22 to September 7, 2026 — the 123rd edition of Berlin's oldest Volksfest. Over 20 rides (historic carousels, dodgems, roller coaster, Ferris wheel), beer tent, shooting galleries, and tombola stalls on Waidmannsluster Damm in Tegel (Reinickendorf). Free entry, reduced ride prices on Wednesdays.

Schollenfest 2026 — 123 Years, Unbroken

From August 22 to September 7, 2026, the Schollenfest in Tegel will take place for the 123rd time. Rides, game stalls, beer tents, and snack stands line up on the festival grounds at Waidmannsluster Damm — most showmen come from Berlin and Brandenburg, some have been part of the Tegel festival for generations. Opening hours are classic Volksfest: weekdays 3 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays 2 PM to 11 PM, Sundays 2 PM to 10 PM. Wednesdays are Family Day with reduced ride prices — an important tradition that keeps the festival affordable for families with multiple children.

Highlights Schollenfest Tegel 2026

123rd edition — Berlin's oldest Volksfest • historic carousels • beer tent with Berlin beer • Family Day every Wednesday • Free entry to the grounds

Programme Schollenfest Tegel 2026

Program 2026 — August 22 to September 7

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Rides (approx. 20)

Historic carousels (a Berlin specialty)
Dodgems
Smaller roller coaster and Ferris wheel variant
Children's carousels and chain carousel
Boat swing and pendulum carousel

Game Stalls

Shooting galleries and dart throwing
Tombola stalls with plush toys as prizes
"Hit the Hammer" (Hauen-Sie-den-Lukas), "Hit the Mouse Head" (Hau-den-Mausekopf)
Dice stalls, wheel of fortune
Duck fishing for the little ones

Food & Drink

Beer tent with Berlin beer on tap
Bratwurst, Currywurst, fries, shashlik
Crêpes, candied almonds, cotton candy, gingerbread hearts
Children's punch and lemonade

Family Day

Every Wednesday: Many rides at reduced prices — the traditionally most family-friendly day of the festival.

Getting there

Bus 222 or N22 to Waldhornstraße / Freie Scholle / Dianastraße. Public transport strongly recommended — parking in the vicinity is quickly occupied.

Prices Schollenfest Tegel 2026

Free entry. Rides €2–€6 per ride, reduced on Wednesdays. Beer from €4, bratwurst from €4.

Practical information

Practical information — Schollenfest Tegel

Getting there

Bus 222, N22 to the stops Waldhornstraße, Freie Scholle, or Dianastraße — all a few minutes' walk from the festival grounds. U-Bahn (subway) U6 Alt-Tegel or Borsigwerke (15 min. walk). Parking in the vicinity is quickly occupied — prefer public transport on days with large crowds.

Admission

Grounds free. Rides and game stalls: typically €2–€6 per ride. Beer from €4, bratwurst from €4, crêpes from €5. Reduced ride prices on Wednesdays — the best day for families.

Tip

If you prefer it quiet: weekdays before 6 PM. If you're looking for the big hustle and bustle: weekends from 8 PM. Families with small children: Wednesday afternoon.

Berlin's oldest Volksfest

The Schollenfest in Tegel has been a firm fixture of the Berlin late summer since 1903 — one of the capital's few continuously existing Volksfest traditions. The name goes back to the housing estate "Freie Scholle", a cooperative housing settlement in Tegel, in the vicinity of which the festival has been held for decades. In 2026, it will be the 123rd edition — a number unmatched among Berlin's Volksfeste.

Classic Fairground in North Berlin

Around 20 rides and game stalls line up on the festival grounds at Waidmannsluster Damm in the Tegel district (Reinickendorf borough) — from historic carousels (hardly found anywhere else in Berlin anymore) to dodgems, shooting galleries, and tombola stalls, to smaller roller coasters and Ferris wheel variants. For the little ones: duck fishing, wheel of fortune, carousel. For the older ones: shooting galleries, "Hit the Hammer" (Hauen-Sie-den-Lukas), dice stalls. The beer tent serves Berlin beer on tap, bratwurst, fries, crêpes, and gingerbread hearts.

Atmosphere and Dates

The Schollenfest runs for two weeks, usually from a late August Friday to the first Sunday in September. Opening hours are typical for a Volksfest: Mon–Fri 3 PM–10 PM, Sat 2 PM–11 PM, Sun 2 PM–10 PM. Wednesdays are Family Day — many rides at reduced prices, making the market affordable for families with multiple children. Entry to the festival grounds is free — you only pay for what you ride, eat, or drink.

Reinickendorf and its Volksfest Heritage

The Reinickendorf borough is home to several traditional Berlin Volksfeste — besides the Schollenfest, there's the Berliner Frühlings-Rummel (Spring Fair) at Kurt-Schumacher-Platz in spring, and the Berliner Herbst-Rummel (Autumn Fair) in autumn. Tegel, as a district, has a particularly village-like character: Tegeler See lake, Tegeler Forst forest, Greenwich Promenade, Hauptstraße with its ice cream parlors and shops — the Schollenfest fits into this vibrant district life and brings thousands of visitors from all over Berlin to the northern borough every late summer.