Name: Viktorkirmes Dülmen 2026
Start: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dülmener Innenstadt

Viktorkirmes

About Viktorkirmes

From October 9th to 12th, 2026, Dülmen's city centre, nestled between Münster and Coesfeld in the Münsterland region, transforms into an autumnal fair landscape. The Viktorkirmes traditionally takes place on the second weekend of October (Friday to Monday) and is the highlight of Dülmen's autumn calendar. Showmen set up rides and stalls in the city centre; the market runs on Saturday and Sunday; Sunday features shops open for business, and Monday is Family Day with reduced prices. Free admission. A traditional fair with a connection to Saint Victor and a firm place in the Münsterland event calendar.

Dates 09 Oct — 12 Oct 2026

Venue Dülmen (05558)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Viktorkirmes — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Viktorkirmes Dülmen runs from October 9th to 12th in the city centre. Four days of rides, food stalls, market on the weekend, Sunday opening hours on Oct 11th, and Family Day with reduced prices on Monday. Free admission.

Classic Münsterland autumn fair with the proven programme: rides and showmen's stalls in the city centre, market on the weekend, Sunday opening hours with Dülmen's shops, and Family Day on Monday. The tradition of the St. Victor parish continues to shape the event today.

Highlights Viktorkirmes 2026

Four festival days on the second weekend of October
Market along the pedestrian zone Sat/Sun
Sunday opening hours on October 11th
Family Day on Monday with reduced prices
Free admission

Programme Viktorkirmes 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 — 3:00 PM–12:00 AM

Opening of the fair in the city centre
All rides and stalls in operation

Saturday, October 10, 2026 — 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

Main festival day
Market along the pedestrian zone

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Market continues
Sunday Opening Hours 1:00 PM–6:00 PM in the city centre

Monday, October 12, 2026 — 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

Family Day with reduced prices on rides

More information at duelmen.de and duelmen-marketing.de.

Prices Viktorkirmes 2026

Free admission. Rides and stalls are subject to charge — reduced family prices on Monday.

Practical information

Practical information — Viktorkirmes

Date

Friday, October 9th to Monday, October 12th, 2026. Fri 3 PM–12 AM · Sat 2 PM–12 AM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM · Mon 2 PM–10 PM Family Day.

Location

Dülmen city centre, market square and surrounding streets, 48249 Dülmen.

Admission

Free. Rides and stalls are subject to charge — reduced prices on Monday.

Getting There

By train: Dülmen station + 10 minutes walk to the city centre. By car: A43 exit Dülmen, then follow signs. Parking available on the outskirts and in multi-storey car parks.

Dülmen — Western Münsterland Town with a Festival Tradition

Dülmen is located in the Coesfeld district in western Münsterland, about 35 km west of Münster. With around 47,000 inhabitants, Dülmen is a medium-sized town with a historic market square, the famous Wildpark (wildlife park) with the Dülmen horses, and a strong festival culture. The Viktorkirmes is one of the annual folk festivals — named after the St. Victor parish, which historically organized the town festival.

Second Weekend of October

The 2026 fair runs from Friday, October 9th to Monday, October 12th — over four days. Set against the backdrop of the golden Münsterland autumn with vibrant beech forests and early misty mornings, the fair has its own autumnal charm — lights, mulled wine stands, warm pretzels, and the familiar fair buzz under clear October skies.

Rides and Food Stalls in the City Centre

Showmen from Münsterland and beyond set up their rides and stalls in Dülmen's city centre: the market square and surrounding streets transform into a festive choreography of carousels, shooting galleries, candy stalls, classic snacks (fries, currywurst, potato pancakes), and drink stands. Classic fair attractions as well as more modern rides.

Market on the Weekend

This is part of the Münsterland fair tradition: on Saturday and Sunday, the Krammarkt (market) runs parallel to the fair — market stalls offering textiles, tools, leather goods, regional products, and household items. Those who want to combine a fair visit with shopping should plan for the weekend.

Sunday Opening Hours — October 11th

On Sunday, October 11th, Dülmen's shops participate with Sunday opening hours (1:00 PM–6:00 PM). This has been a key element of the Viktorkirmes for years: a fair visit, market, and shopping in an integrated choreography. The city centre fills up at midday and remains lively until late in the evening.

Family Day on Monday — Reduced Prices

Monday, October 12th is Family Day. Showmen offer reduced prices on rides and family tickets — intended for families spending the day in town during the week or on a school holiday Monday. A proven tradition that distinguishes the Viktorkirmes from a purely weekend fair.

Opening Hours

Friday, 09/10. — 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Saturday, 10/10. — 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Sunday, 11/10. — 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (with Sunday opening hours 1 PM–6 PM)
Monday, 12/10. — 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Family Day)

Visit Dülmen

For those who want to extend their fair visit: the Dülmen Wildlife Park with the famous Dülmen horses (the oldest wild horse breed in Central Europe), the local history museum, the Holy Family Chapel, and St. Victor's Cathedral. Dülmen is accessible via the Münster-Essen train line — a good day trip from the Ruhr area or Münsterland.