The Oldenburg Kramermarkt 2025 is a huge and traditional folk festival that is considered the "fifth season" in Oldenburg and is one of the largest in northwest Germany. Here are the key information and highlights: The most important facts When: Friday, September 26th to Sunday, October 5th, 2025 (10 days in total). Where: Festival area at the Weser-Ems-Hallen in Oldenburg. Output: It is the 418th Kramermarkt. Scope: Around 250 stalls and rides are expected and over a million visitors. Highlights and program The program is filled with traditional events and spectacular attractions: 1. Spectacular rides Ferris wheel: Patrick Greier's 60-meter Ferris wheel, visible from afar, is a landmark and popular meeting place. New for 2025 (announced): Several new and adrenaline-pumping rides are planned, including: The “Halloween” ghost train. The “Trapper Joe's Crazy Mine” roller coaster (with optional rotating gondolas). The looping swing “Salto Mortale” (swings overhead). The “Ghost Rider” ride. 2. Traditional events Festival parade: On the first Saturday, September 27th, the large traditional parade moves through the city center to the festival grounds. It is traditionally led by the actor playing Count Anton Günther on his horse “Crane”. Kramermarkt parade: On Wednesday, October 1st, there is a colorful parade with well-known figures, stilt walkers and the tourist train. Lantern parade: On the second Friday, October 3rd, there will be a lantern parade in the evening that leads to the festival grounds. 3. The fireworks A total of three large fireworks displays light up the sky over Oldenburg: Opening fireworks: Friday, September 26th, around 10:00 p.m. Children's fireworks ("Crane's Fire Magic"): Friday, October 3rd, around 8:00 p.m. (after the lantern parade). Closing fireworks: Sunday, October 5th, around 10:00 p.m. 2. Traditional events Festival parade: On the first Saturday, September 27th, the large traditional parade moves through the city center to the festival grounds. It is traditionally led by the actor playing Count Anton Günther on his horse “Crane”. Kramermarkt parade: On Wednesday, October 1st, there is a colorful parade with well-known figures, stilt walkers and the tourist train. Lantern parade: On the second Friday, October 3rd, there will be a lantern parade in the evening that leads to the festival grounds. 3. The fireworks A total of three large fireworks displays light up the sky over Oldenburg: Opening fireworks: Friday, September 26th, around 10:00 p.m. Children's fireworks ("Crane's Fire Magic"): Friday, October 3rd, around 8:00 p.m. (after the lantern parade). Closing fireworks: Sunday, October 5th, around 10:00 p.m.
