Erfurt Oktoberfest
Erfurt Oktoberfest is held on September 19. This event in the second decade of the month September is annual. Help us
The Erfurt Oktoberfest is a popular folk festival held annually in Erfurt, Thuringia. It offers a mix of traditional festivities, fairground rides and, of course, the enjoyment of beer and local food. Although it is not as big as the world-famous Munich Oktoberfest, it still has its own local significance and attracts visitors from the region and beyond.
History: The Erfurt Oktoberfest has a long tradition and is an integral part of cultural life in Erfurt. The exact origins of the festival are not as well documented as those of the Munich Oktoberfest, which began in 1810 in honor of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria. Nevertheless, the Erfurt festival is an important part of the local heritage.
Highlights of the Erfurt Oktoberfest include:
A variety of rides for young and old.
Food and drink: A selection of traditional German dishes and beer.
Music and dancing: Live music and dancing events that add to the festive atmosphere.
Family-friendly activities: Lots of activities and games for children.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Rail Day in Germany on September 19 (begins on the third Friday in September);
The Princely Garden Festival at Wolfsgarten Castle on September 19 (The three-day event begins the third Friday in September);
Kerb in Borner Grund on September 19 (Mainz-Marienborn);
World Children's Day in Thuringia, Germany on September 20 (an official holiday since 2019);
Night of the Churches Hamburg on September 20 (the event was launched in 2003);
World Children's Day in Mainz on September 20 (Starts on Saturday of the third full week of September)