Bottrop – Bottrop Autumn Funfair 2027
What to expect
Bottrop Autumn Funfair 2027 is expected to take place from Friday, 24 September to Monday, 27 September 2027. According to the city of Bottrop's published annual rule, the funfair runs from Friday to Monday around the last Sunday in September. Popular meeting points include Berliner Platz and Osterfelder Straße. A separate programme and ride list for 2027 is not yet available.
Bottrop Autumn Funfair 2027 in the city centre
Alongside the Karnevalskirmes, the autumn funfair is one of the two funfairs organised by the city. It is set up in the city centre on the last weekend in September each year. Berliner Platz and Osterfelder Straße are particularly important. There are also areas near Altmarkt and Pferdemarkt. As several streets are involved, a larger festival area takes shape. The official site plan will show the exact area occupied in 2027 later.
Rides and funfair favourites
According to event reports at the time, the 2026 edition featured seven larger rides and ten children's rides. The announced attractions included a Break-Dancer, bumper cars, Star Trek and a solar-powered Ferris wheel. This information applies only to 2026. Their participation in 2027 has not been confirmed. They are therefore not listed as part of the current line-up of rides. The rides can be checked individually once a new list is available.
Bottrop Autumn Funfair 2027: opening hours
The specific daily schedule for the new edition has not yet been published. The previous year, the funfair was open continuously from Friday to Monday, from 14 to 22. The MEC calendar therefore initially shows a single combined time slot. Opening hours are provisional, as of 2026. Individual food stalls may have different opening hours. If the city announces different hours for 2027, the information will be updated accordingly.
Fireworks, children's activities and Michaelismarkt
A traditional highlight is the funfair opening, which features special activities. In 2026, children could ride the carousels free of charge for the first 15 minutes. The organisers also announced a fireworks display on Friday evening. At the same time, the Michaelismarkt, with its medieval programme, was held on Ernst-Wilczok-Platz. These activities have not yet been officially confirmed for 2027. No specific fireworks times or performers are therefore listed as part of the confirmed programme.
Funfair treats and admission
Food and confectionery stalls between the rides typically offer bratwurst, chips, roasted almonds and other funfair favourites. The public festival area is free to enter, making it easy to drop by. However, rides, games and food usually cost extra. Special offers or free rides apply only if they have been announced for the current year. So set aside a separate budget for rides.
Travel and road closures
The autumn funfair is centrally located in Bottrop, around Berliner Platz. The central bus station is right next to the city centre. During the 2026 edition, several streets were closed for the funfair set-up. These included parts of Osterfelder Straße, Paßstraße and Brauerstraße. Some bus stops were also temporarily relocated. So before September 2027, it's worth checking the official closure and travel information.
Find more dates in the funfair calendar. For the latest information, visit the official organiser's website.
Highlights at a glance
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Berliner Platz / Osterfelder Straße, 46236 Bottrop. Osterfelder Straße, Paßstraße and other areas of the city centre may be partially closed during the funfair. Take the central bus station and current diversions into account.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bottrop Autumn Funfair 2027?
Expected to run from 24 to 27 September 2027. The city's annual rule sets the dates from Friday to Monday around the last Sunday in September.
Where is the autumn funfair held?
In Bottrop city centre, including around Berliner Platz and Osterfelder Straße.
Is admission to Bottrop Autumn Funfair free?
Based on past practice, entry to the public funfair area is free. Rides and food cost extra.
What are the opening times 2027?
Provisionally, according to the official event information for 2026, daily from 14 to 22. Confirmation specifically for 2027 is still pending.
Which rides have been confirmed for 2027?
No official line-up of rides published for 2027 is known so far.
Will there be fireworks in 2027 too?
There was a fireworks display at the opening in 2026. The display on Friday, 24 September 2027 has not yet been confirmed.
Is Michaelismarkt taking place at the same time?
In 2026, a Michaelismarkt accompanied the funfair weekend. A corresponding date for 2027 has not yet been announced separately.
