Name: Spring Dippemess 2026
Start: 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz am Ratsweg

Spring Dippemess

About Spring Dippemess

The Spring Dippemess is Frankfurt's oldest and best-known funfair. In 2026, the spring edition runs from March 27th to April 19th at the fairgrounds on Ratsweg (Ostend, next to the ice rink). Featuring 35 rides including the Alpina-Bahn (roller coaster), Jules Verne Tower (giant chain carousel), Piraten-Fluss (log flume), and a 45m Ferris wheel, plus a 'Fahrt zur Hölle 2.0' (Ride to Hell 2.0) with live actors and the Theatre of Illusions. Includes 38 food stalls, 18 candy stalls, and 25 game stalls. 'Knirpse-Kirmes' (kids' fair) on Tuesdays.

Dates 27 Mar — 19 Apr 2026

Venue Frankfurt am Main (06412)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Spring Dippemess — edition 2026

The 2026 Spring Dippemess runs for 24 days from March 27th to April 19th at the Ratsweg fairgrounds. Around 35 rides (Alpina-Bahn, Jules Verne Tower, Piraten-Fluss, 45m Ferris wheel, Fahrt zur Hölle 2.0, Theatre of Illusions) plus 38 food, 18 candy, and 25 game stalls. Knirpse-Kirmes with reduced prices on Tuesdays 3 PM–8 PM. Special opening hours over Easter.

24 days of Frankfurt's grand funfair spanning Easter. Opening on Friday, March 27th, closing on Sunday, April 19th. Open Tuesdays to Sundays with varying hours, Mondays closed (except Easter Monday).

Highlights Spring Dippemess 2026

Frankfurt's oldest funfair (formerly pottery market)
24 days – largest spring funfair in the Main metropolis
35 rides including Alpina-Bahn, Jules Verne Tower, Ferris wheel
Fahrt zur Hölle 2.0 with live actors
Theatre of Illusions with Daniel Bornhäuser
Knirpse-Kirmes on Tuesdays with reduced prices for children
Bembli mascot day on April 14th

Programme Spring Dippemess 2026

Opening — Friday, March 27th, 2026

2:00 PM — Fairgrounds open
First full operation of all 35 rides
Open until 12:00 AM

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday–Thursday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Friday–Saturday: 2:00 PM–12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Monday: closed (except Easter Monday)

Knirpse-Kirmes (Every Tuesday)

3:00 PM–8:00 PM
Reduced prices for children under 12
Face painting

Easter Program

Maundy Thursday (April 2nd): Opens from 2:00 PM
Good Friday (April 3rd): closed
Easter Sunday (April 5th): until 12:00 AM
Easter Monday (April 6th): until 11:00 PM

April 14th, 2026 — Mascot Day

Mascot event with the Apfelwein-Bembel mascot "Bembli"

Highlight Rides

Alpina-Bahn — Roller coaster highlight
Jules Verne Tower — Giant chain carousel
Piraten-Fluss — Log flume / water ride
Big Spin — Novel carousel
45m Ferris Wheel
Fahrt zur Hölle 2.0 — Haunted house with live actors
Theatre of Illusions — Magic show by Daniel Bornhäuser

Stalls

38 Food stalls (Bethmännchen, Apfelwein, Frankfurter sausages, Schmalzkuchen, Currywurst, Crêpes)
18 Candy stalls (candied almonds, gingerbread hearts)
25 Game/Toss stalls
15 Sales stalls

Prices Spring Dippemess 2026

Free admission. Rides and food charged according to showman prices. Reduced prices for children under 12 on Tuesdays (Knirpse-Kirmes).

Practical information

Practical information — Spring Dippemess

Date 2026

Friday, March 27th to Sunday, April 19th, 2026 (24 days).

Opening Hours

Tue–Thu 3:00 PM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 2:00 PM–12:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM–11:00 PM; Mon closed (except Easter Monday). Maundy Thursday from 2:00 PM, Good Friday closed, Easter Sunday until 12:00 AM, Easter Monday until 11:00 PM.

Location

Festplatz am Ratsweg 12, 60386 Frankfurt am Main (Ostend district, next to the ice rink).

Getting There

U7 Eissporthalle/Festplatz, Tram 12, Bus 38 and 103. Parking not possible at the fairgrounds.

Admission

Free entry to the fairgrounds. Rides and food are subject to charges.

Knirpse-Kirmes (Kids' Fair)

Every Tuesday 3:00 PM–8:00 PM: discounted prices for children under 12, face painting.

Frankfurt's Oldest Funfair

The Dippemess is the mother of all Frankfurt folk festivals. The name derives from the Frankfurt "Dippe" – an earthenware pot, as the fair was originally a pottery market. Today, the folk festival element primarily survives: twice a year (spring and autumn), the Festplatz am Ratsweg in Ostend transforms into a large funfair. The 2026 spring edition runs for 24 days from March 27th to April 19th – spanning Easter, with special opening hours on public holidays.

35 Rides – State-of-the-Art and Classics

With around 35 rides, the Spring Dippemess is one of the largest spring funfairs in Germany. The major attractions for 2026 include the Alpina-Bahn as the roller coaster highlight, the Jules Verne Tower as a giant chain carousel, the Piraten-Fluss as a water ride, and a 45-meter Ferris wheel. Classics like dodgems, haunted houses, carousels, swings, and game stalls are also plentiful.

Highlights with Substance

Among the notable programs for 2026 is Fahrt zur Hölle 2.0 – a haunted house with live actors, not just a standard funhouse effect – as well as the Theatre of Illusions with magician Daniel Bornhäuser. Both attractions stand out from the standard funfair offerings.

Food and Stalls

Around the rides, there are 38 food stalls, 18 candy stalls, and 25 game stalls, as well as 15 sales booths. Frankfurt classics dominate: Bethmännchen, Apfelwein (apple wine), Frankfurter sausages, Schmalzkuchen (lard cakes), gebrannte Mandeln (candied almonds), alongside currywurst, crêpes, and sweets.

Family Program and Kids' Fair

Every Tuesday (3:00 PM–8:00 PM) features the Knirpse-Kirmes with discounted prices for children under 12 and face painting. On April 14th, 2026, mascots will make a special appearance with the Apfelwein-Bembel mascot "Bembli".

Getting There and Parking

Parking at the fairgrounds is prohibited. Recommended transport includes the U-Bahn line U7, Tram line 12, and buses 38 and 103, which stop directly at the Eissporthalle/Festplatz and run until after midnight.