Stadtfest Donzdorf

Stadtfest Donzdorf — Two Days of Summer Celebration Around the Castle

On July 25th and 26th, 2026, the town of Donzdorf in the Göppingen district will celebrate its grand summer festival around the Renaissance castle of the Counts of Rechberg. The Stadtfest is one of the most traditional summer events in the Württemberg Lautertal valley and combines live music, regional cuisine, and a program for the whole family in one of Swabia's most beautiful festival locations.

Three Stages, Diverse Music Program

Three stages are spread around Donzdorf Castle and throughout the town center. Local and national bands perform on the main stage, ranging from cover bands and Swabian dialect acts to acoustic sets by young artists. A second stage features performances by clubs (music clubs, choirs, dance groups), while the third stage — usually oriented as a family stage — presents children's programs, magic shows, and interactive activities. The diversity ensures there's something for every taste.

Schlossgartenlauf on Saturday

The sporting highlight is the Schlossgartenlauf on Saturday afternoon. This traditional run leads through the castle gardens and the surrounding fields at the foot of the Swabian Jura. There are routes for all age groups — from the Bambini run for the youngest to school and youth runs, and the main distance for ambitious hobby runners. Registration via the Sportgemeinschaft Donzdorf, moderate entry fee.

Family and Play Park in the Castle Gardens

Sunday is all about families. In the extensive castle gardens, clubs set up a family and play park: bouncy castles, skill games, craft stations, pony rides, and a face-painting booth turn the castle gardens into a large adventure playground. Parents can relax while the children move from station to station.

Donzdorf — Renaissance Town in the Lautertal

Donzdorf, with just under 11,000 inhabitants, is located in the southwestern Göppingen district, at the transition from the Lautertal valley to the Swabian Jura. Donzdorf Castle was built in the 16th century by the Counts of Rechberg and is one of the few surviving Renaissance castles in Swabia. Today, it houses the mayor's office and a small historical collection. The extensive castle gardens with old trees form the natural festival grounds for the Stadtfest. The surrounding region is known for hiking trails on the Jura heights and for the historic mining town of Wäschenbeuren.