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Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2025: Festival of beers and rides begins!
Experience the Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2025: Traditional folk festival from June 5th to 16th in Erlangen with beer, music and attractions.
Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2025: Festival of beers and rides begins!
There is currently a lot of anticipation in ErlangenErlanger BergkirchweihAll eyes will be on you over the next few weeks. From June 5th to 16th, 2025, tens of thousands of visitors traditionally gather on the “Berch”, a picturesque hill in the city. This folk festival, one of the oldest in Germany since 1755, has become a real highlight in the Bavarian event calendar. If the weather is good, the organizers are expecting numerous guests from near and far who want to enjoy the typical festival atmosphere.
The offering at the Bergkirchweih is truly diverse. Visitors can look forward to regional beers from around 12 festival hosts and explore numerous food stalls. The historic beer cellars that characterize the festival offer cozy places to enjoy a cold beer. If you would like to reserve your place in the beer cellar, you can do so simply via bergplatz.de complete. It is also possible to purchase beer or tokens in advance, which ensures a smooth festival atmosphere.
A colorful supporting program
A highlight of the Bergkirchweih is the traditional tapping of the barrel, which takes place on June 5th at 5 p.m. by Mayor Florian Janik in front of the Henninger-Keller. In addition to rides, the supporting program also includes live music. The approximately 90 attractions on the festival grounds include popular rides such as roller coasters, ghost trains and carousels.
The family days, which are scheduled for June 12th, are particularly exciting and have numerous additional offers for the little festival visitors.
There will also be a special service that will be celebrated on Sunday, June 15th at 9 a.m. in the Erich Keller. The crowning conclusion is the burial of the last barrel on June 16th at 11 p.m. - an atmospheric finale for the Bavarian folk festival.
Arrival and opening times
TheOpening hourshave also been set, the gates to the festival grounds will open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. from June 5th, with the start starting at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays. A more detailed overview of the times:
- 5. Juni: 17 bis 23 Uhr
- 6. bis 14. Juni: 10 bis 23 Uhr
- 8. und 9. Juni: 9:30 bis 23 Uhr
- 15. Juni: 9:30 bis 23 Uhr
- 16. Juni: 10 bis 23 Uhr
There are various options available for getting there: on foot, by bike, public transport or car. During the festival, a shuttle service will take visitors comfortably to the mountain square. However, drivers should note that parking options near the festival site are limited. If you want to travel by train, you can reach Erlangen train station in about 20 to 30 minutes on foot.
The Erlanger Bergkirchweih is part of over 9,750 folk festivals all over Germany, which together attract over 180 million visitors every year. The variety of festivals, which range from historical to modern attractions, shows the importance of such events in German cultural life. A visit to the Bergkirchweih promises not only culinary delights, but also a piece of living tradition.