Stadtfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld — Septemberfest (100 Years Anniversary)
Double Anniversary: 100 Years of Fusion and 500 Years of Mining Authority
About Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld
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Mining Towns, Administration, and a Double Anniversary
Clausthal and Zellerfeld were independent Upper Harz mining towns for centuries, their history closely linked to ore mining in the western Harz Mountains. In 1926, both towns were united to form Clausthal-Zellerfeld. At the same time, the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology is celebrating the 500th anniversary of a nationwide mining administration in 2026 – a tradition particularly evident in the Harz region. The Septemberfest embraces both anniversaries, transforming the city center of Clausthal-Zellerfeld into an immersive historical exhibition.
Germany's Largest Miners' Parade
The visual highlight is the miners' parade, featuring around 1,100 participants in historical uniforms, miner costumes, and club attire. It is Germany's largest miners' parade, bringing together marksmen, miners' associations, brass bands, festival committees, and representatives from friendly mining towns in a unified display. The parade winds through the city center, pausing at prominent points for speeches and musical performances.
Program on 500 Years of LBEG
Alongside the miners' parade, a historical supporting program details the history of mining administration. Exhibitions, lectures, city walks focusing on mining administration, and small staged reenactments cover the 500-year history of nationwide mining supervision. This gives the Septemberfest a distinct educational focus that goes beyond the usual city festival format.
Festival Tent, Music, and Gastronomy
A festival tent will be set up on the market square, hosting concerts, dancing, and accompanying events. Gastronomy stands offering regional specialties, mining-themed sweets, and breweries from the Harz region will be spread throughout the city center. Shops will feature special displays in their windows related to the double anniversary.
Upper Harz Identity
By combining city history, mining tradition, and festival culture, the Septemberfest 2026 becomes a focal point of identity for the entire Upper Harz region. The main city festival in June remains as the annual large-scale event, while the Septemberfest in 2026 adds the historical dimension.
Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld — edition 2026
Festival Weekend Dedicated to History
In 2026, the Septemberfest serves as a historical accent to the city's anniversary. Complementing the regular city festival in June, it caters especially to guests who wish to actively experience the double anniversary.
Miners' Parade as the Climax
The miners' parade is one of the most impressive cultural spectacles of the Upper Harz. With 1,100 participants, traditional costumes, and brass bands, the procession moves through the city center, pausing at notable points.
Programme Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld 2026
Program Structure 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Saturday, September 5th
- Morning: Opening of the festival weekend, start of the supporting program for 500 years of LBEG
- Noon: Gastronomy stands in the city center
- Afternoon: Performances by historical societies
- Evening: Festival tent program with concerts and dancing
Sunday, September 6th
- Morning: "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) in the festival tent
- Noon: Assembly of the miners' parade
- Afternoon: Grand festive procession with 1,100 participants
- Late Afternoon: Closing program in the festival tent
Supporting Program
- Exhibitions on city and mining history
- Lectures on 500 years of LBEG
- City walks with a historical focus
- Window display promotions in the city center
Highlights Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld 2026
- Double Anniversary: 100 Years of Fusion and 500 Years of LBEG
- Miners' parade with 1,100 participants
- Germany's largest miners' parade
- Historical supporting program on the history of mining administration
- Festival tent and gastronomy in the city center
- Free access to the parade
Prices Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld 2026
Practical information — Septemberfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Getting There
- Car: B 241 to Clausthal-Zellerfeld, parking available in the city center and on the outskirts.
- Bus: Connections from Goslar and Osterode.
Program
- Miners' parade with 1,100 participants.
- Supporting program on 500 years of LBEG.
- Festival tent with concerts and dancing.
- Gastronomy and window displays in the city center.
Admission
- Free access to the miners' parade and the public festival area.
- Separate charges may apply for special events and concerts in the festival tent.
Notes
- Parts of the city center will be closed during the miners' parade.
- Warm clothing is recommended due to the high altitude.
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