Cannstatter Volksfest
Cannstatter Volksfest / Cannstatter Wasen
The world's second-largest beer festival, held every autumn on Cannstatter Wasen with large beer tents and rides. The 26 m tall fruit column is its landmark.
The Cannstatter Volksfest began in 1818 as an agricultural festival that King Wilhelm I established to celebrate the harvest. It is held from late September to mid-October, for about 17 days, on Cannstatter Wasen by the Neckar. It draws millions of visitors and is second only to Munich's Oktoberfest in size. The grounds are marked by a 26 m tall fruit column. There are large tents from several local breweries, a Ferris wheel and roller coasters. The opening day features a parade in traditional costume. Entry is free, but popular tents need reservations on weekends, and wearing traditional dress is a nice touch. In spring (April–May), the same site hosts the Frühlingsfest (Spring Festival). Take the S1 to Bad Cannstatt station or the U11 to Cannstatter Wasen.
Opening hours
During the festival, approx. 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Rosensteinpark & State Museum of Natural History
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- Stuttgart City Library
- House of History Baden-Württemberg
- Weissenhof Estate
- Königstraße