Spring Fair at Weyersberg

The Solingen Spring Fair — 10 Days at Weyersberg

The Spring Fair at Weyersberg is Solingen's most important spring Volksfest (popular festival). From March 20th to 29th, 2026 – for 10 days – showmen will set up their rides and stalls on the festival grounds at the Klingenhalle on Weyersberg in Solingen-Mitte. The grounds have been closed for setup since March 16th – the preparation is a major undertaking.

Daily Opening Hours

• Weekdays and Saturday: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Sundays: from 12:00 PM

This late start is typical for a Kirmes (fair): the showmen's business only starts when schools are out and families can arrive. Those who want to experience the fair in a quieter atmosphere should come on weekdays around 2 or 3 PM.

Family Day Wednesday — The Smart Choice

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 is Family Day with reduced prices – almost every ride offers discounted rates, often 50 percent cheaper than on weekends. Families with multiple children can save significantly. It's a marketing initiative that has become a tradition and makes the middle of the fair economically attractive.

Fireworks on Saturday, March 28th

The visual highlight: on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, there will be a fireworks display over the festival grounds in the evening. It marks the climax before the last day of the fair and is visible from the surrounding districts of Solingen.

What the Spring Fair Offers

• Classic Rides – Dodgems, Ferris wheel, carousels
• Thrill Rides – Power Tower, Wave Swinger, Break Dance
• Children's carousels and smaller rides
• Shooting galleries, ring toss games, coin-operated games
• Classic snacks – Bratwurst, fries, cotton candy, gingerbread, potato pancakes, crêpes
• Sweet stalls – candy apples, candied almonds, Turkish delight

Solingen — The "City of Blades" in the Bergisches Land

Solingen, with around 160,000 inhabitants, is the "City of Blades" – world-renowned for Solingen steel, knives, scissors, and blades. The city is located in the southern Bergisches Land region, east of Düsseldorf. Solingen-Mitte, with the Weyersberg festival grounds, is the heart of the large town. The Spring Fair has a long tradition – even if the exact number of editions isn't prominently communicated, it's a fixture on the city's festival calendar.

Parking and Arrival

The Weyersberg parking lot is closed during the fair itself – so it cannot be used for arrival. Public transport or other parking options are recommended: Bus lines 681, 683, S7 with stops around Weyersberg.