Four-day spring Volksfest (traditional folk festival) at Kerweplatz Mundenheim with Ferris wheel, dodgems, and children's carousels
Mundenheim is one of Ludwigshafen's southern districts and an established residential area with its own market square, church, and community associations. The annual Sommertag and the Mundenheimer Kerwe – the "Munnemer Gockelskerwe" – in August are the two largest district festivals.
In the Ludwigshafen festival calendar, the Mundenheim Sommertag follows directly after the Oggersheim Sommertag, continuing the season. Together, both Sommertage form the spring double-header of the district festivals.
On the Kerweplatz Mundenheim, showmen set up their amusement park for four days. The Ferris wheel offers a view over the district to the Rhine, the dodgems attract a young audience, and children's carousels are available for the youngest visitors. Game and shooting stalls, sweet shops, bratwurst grills, and classic fairground specialities complete the offerings.
Like many Ludwigshafen Volksfeste, the Mundenheim Sommertag also features a Family Day with reduced prices. In 2026, it takes place on Monday, March 23, and is primarily aimed at families with children and school classes.
Palatinate Volksfest cuisine – bratwurst, fries, Fleischwurst (sausage), crêpes, candied almonds, sweets – forms the backbone of the catering. In the surrounding streets and at Mundenheim market square, bars and restaurants complement the offerings.
The Kerweplatz Mundenheim becomes a Volksfest backdrop. Rides, stalls, and food stands are spread across the festival grounds.
The accompanying program for 2026 will be published by the district association and Lukom in due course. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Kerweplatz Mundenheim, 67065 Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
Friday, March 20, to Monday, March 23, 2026.
Monday, March 23, 2026 – reduced prices.
Free admission to the festival grounds. Rides and food stalls at usual Volksfest prices.
Take the tram from Ludwigshafen main station towards Mundenheim. Parking is available in the district's streets.
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