About this Event:
First held in 1934, Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest is the world’s largest spring festival thanks to its combination of festival tents, rides, carnival attractions and market stalls. Rooted in the 1818 agricultural festival founded by King Wilhelm I after years of hunger, it is the spring counterpart to Cannstatter Volksfest. The 87th edition in 2027 attracted a record 2.2 million visitors in 2025 and is a key driver for tourism in Stuttgart.
Date & Time:
Officially confirmed at stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest.de: April 17 to May 9, 2027. Saturday April 17 to Sunday May 9, 2027 at Cannstatter Wasen, with rides and stalls open from 11 a.m. on opening day.
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Venue & Location:
Cannstatter Wasen, traditional fairgrounds on banks of Neckar River in Bad Cannstatt. Official address: Cannstatter Wasen, Mercedesstrasse 50, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany, next to former Mercedes-Benz Arena and Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
What to Expect
The Stuttgart Spring Festival offers many fun things to see and do. One of the main attractions is the large funfair, with around 250 attractions, rides, games, food stalls, and other activities. The big beer tents are also a popular part of the festival, where visitors can enjoy live music.
There are many German food and street food options to try. Visitors can also visit Albdorf to enjoy local food, drinks, and traditions. The Ferris wheel is a popular attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When and where is Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest 2027?
The 87th Stuttgart Spring Festival will take place from April 17 to May 9, 2027 at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart, Germany. It runs every year from mid-April to beginning of May at Cannstatter Wasen in Bad Cannstatt, with the official site confirming April 17 to May 9, 2027.
What is the history of Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest?
First held in 1934, it is the world's largest spring festival thanks to its combination of festival tents, rides, carnival attractions and market stalls. The festival dates back to 1818 when King Wilhelm I sponsored the festival after years of hunger, and it has been held continuously since 1934 as the spring counterpart to the autumn Cannstatter Volksfest.
What is the exact venue address for Frühlingsfest?
Official address is Cannstatter Wasen, Mercedesstrasse 50, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany, right next to former Mercedes-Benz Arena and its museum. The festival takes place on the grounds of Cannstatter Wasen, the traditional fairgrounds on the banks of the Neckar River in Bad Cannstatt district.
What food can I expect at Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest?
Food prices are considered reasonable, with half a Göckele grilled chicken around 15 to 18 euros, Schweinshaxe around 22 to 26 euros and Käsespätzle around 14 to 16 euros. Beyond Swabian meals, you will find Asian, Italian and Greek cuisine, pretzels, sausages, Maultaschen, cotton candy and chocolate-covered fruit, with at least 75 percent sourced from Baden-Württemberg.
What makes Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest special for families?
With a wide variety of top attractions and special events, it attracted round about 2.2 million visitors in the record year of 2025. It offers Family Day on last Wednesday, mascot meeting on Wednesday May 5, 2027 around information pavilion, plus rides for all ages, from thrill rides for adrenaline junkies to family-friendly attractions, making it Europe's largest spring festival.
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