Discover Autumn Festival 2025 Münster: Opening Hours Rides Events and Travel Tips
The Autumn Festival, known locally as Herbstsend, is set to take place in Münster from October 25 to November 2, 2025. This vibrant fair transforms the Schlossplatz into a lively hub for locals and visitors alike. The event features numerous rides, food stalls, and evening fireworks, attracting over a million visitors each year.
Herbstsend 2025: Event Details
The festival, which is a staple of the autumn season in North Rhine-Westphalia, includes a variety of activities for all ages. The festival will be open for nine days with the following hours:
- Saturday, October 25: 14:00 – 24:00
- Sunday, October 26: 11:00 – 23:00
- Monday, October 27 to Thursday, October 30: 14:00 – 23:00
- Friday, October 31: 14:00 – 24:00
- Saturday, November 1: 18:00 – 24:00
- Sunday, November 2: 11:00 – 22:00
Special Action Days
The festival will feature several special action days through its run:
- Sunday Celebrations: The festival starts early at 11:00 with a morning gathering.
- Twin-Day (October 27): Holders of the Stadtwerke Momente Card can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer.
- Studi-Night (October 29): Students benefit from a two-rides-for-one deal, with many shops offering 20% discounts.
- Family Day (October 30): Families receive a 30% discount on all rides and discounts on select merchandise.
- Fireworks (October 31): A spectacular fireworks display is scheduled for around 21:00.
Attractions and Rides
This year’s festival expects up to 200 vendors offering various attractions. Here’s what visitors can look forward to:
- Adrenaline-pumping rides such as a Freefall Tower and a roller coaster.
- Family-friendly options including carousels and a Ferris wheel.
- Classic fair games like shooting galleries, duck catching, and raffle stands.
Culinary Offerings
Food lovers will find an extensive selection of savory and sweet treats throughout the festival grounds. Whether you crave traditional German fare or sweet indulgences, the food stalls are certain to satisfy every appetite.
Getting to the Festival
Public transport is the recommended way to reach Herbstsend 2025. From Münster Hauptbahnhof, visitors can reach Schlossplatz by bus in approximately 10 minutes. Key bus lines include:
- Lines 1 and 9 to “Schlossplatz.”
- Lines 11, 12, 13, and 22 to “Landgericht.”
For those preferring to drive, parking options are available in nearby garages, including:
- Aegidiimarkt Parking Garage
- Theater Parking Garage
- Lindenhof/Himmelreichallee Parking Lot
Attendees of the Autumn Festival can look forward to an exciting mix of entertainment, food, and festive activities, making it a quintessential regional celebration not to be missed.
