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THANK YOU for an unforgettable Wasenzeit 2025!
Dear friends of SchwabenWelt,
We look back on wonderful days full of atmosphere, music, good cheer, and unforgettable encounters. A heartfelt thank you to all our guests who celebrated with us and to our fantastic team, who once again made SchwabenWelt what it is—a place of genuine joie de vivre and Swabian hospitality.
SchwabenWelt will be taking a break for the 2026 spring festival. We will be accepting reservations for the Cannstatter Wasen from September 25 to October 11, 2026, again starting in January 2026.
We are already looking forward to welcoming you back to our gem in 2026!
This is what awaits you at Wilhelmer's Schwabenwelt:
Unique marquee atmosphere with Swabian flair - Culinary highlights and refreshing drinks - Live music that ensures a good mood and pure partying
We are already looking forward to experiencing an unforgettable Wasen 2026 season with you. Let's rock the SchwabenWelt together!
With best regards
Your team from Wilhelmer's SchwabenWelt
Great atmosphere and fresh Schwaben Bräu
at the Cannstatter Volksfest
Pitchers up!
Once again this year, the Lord Mayor will open the autumn highlight on the festival grounds in Bad Cannstatt to millions of visitors with the famous words: O'zapft is!
The Dinkelacker family brewery prepares for Europe's second largest folk festival months in advance to offer you the ultimate beer experience.
At Wilhelmer's SchwabenWelt, you can enjoy the popular Schwaben Bräu folk festival beer, tapped directly from the beer tank - stored for a long time for full flavour and incomparable enjoyment.
"We store our fixed beers for a particularly long time so that all the aromas and flavours can develop. This step also makes the beer specialities even more digestible".
Raise a glass with us to the best flavour and unforgettable moments with freshly tapped folk festival beer from Schwaben Bräu.
"The mugs are up! The tankards high! The tankards high!"
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cannstatter Wasen and when will it take place in 2025?
Cannstatter Wasen, also known as the Stuttgart Folk Festival, is one of the largest folk festivals in Germany. In 2025, it will take place from 26 September to 12 October. The exact date is usually announced a few months in advance. - How long does the Wasen last?
It lasts for 17 days. During this time, visitors can enjoy the numerous attractions, rides and event tents. - What is the origin?
The origin dates back to 1815. After the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, 1816 became the "year without a summer" with crop failures in the Kingdom of Württemberg. In response to this, the first main agricultural festival was held in 1818, from which today's folk festival developed. - What is the symbol of Cannstatter Wasen?
The symbol of Cannstatter Wasen is a wooden column decorated with fruit, known as the "fruit column". It commemorates the agricultural origins of the festival and is a characteristic feature of the folk festival. - Is there a Stuttgart Spring Festival in addition to the Autumn Festival?
In contrast to the Munich Oktoberfest, there is the Stuttgart Spring Festival. It takes place annually in spring and is a smaller version of the Autumn Festival with similar highlights and festival tents. - What can visitors expect?
Millions of people can look forward to a variety of highlights, including roller coasters, a wide range of rides, traditional event tents with Swabian and international specialities, sales stands and a large entertainment programme. Many different showmen's businesses. It begins with the folk festival parade and ends with musical fireworks. Fireworks that light up the sky above the Neckar. The best way to enjoy the Wasen is in one of our festive tents. - Where can I find the latest information about Cannstatter Wasen?
The latest information about Cannstatter Wasen can be found on the festival's official website. Details such as dates, programme, rides and event tents are published there. Local tourist information offices and the Stuttgart city website also usually provide up-to-date information about the folk festival. You can find genuine insights and insider information in our Wasenpost.
