What to expect
Gelderner Pfingstkirmes 2027: The traditional street funfair on the Lower Rhine is scheduled to run from Saturday, 15 May to Tuesday, 18 May 2027. The dates follow directly from the town's bylaw: it starts on the Saturday before Pentecost and ends on the following Tuesday. The funfair stretches through Geldern town centre and is one of the region's major fairs.
Gelderner Pfingstkirmes 2027: Fairground and atmosphere
The fairground is mainly along Ostwall and Nordwall, as well as around Issumer Tor. The town of Geldern describes these event areas in its official Whitsun funfair bylaw. This creates a long, continuous funfair strip. When you visit, you can discover numerous rides, game stalls and food stands. The town centre and its shops are also part of the setting.
Rides and attractions
The Whitsun funfair is particularly known for its variety of rides. Traditionally, large high rides, family carousels, children's attractions and typical fairground games take turns. However, which operators and attractions will be there in 2027 has not yet been officially confirmed. We therefore do not treat old line-up lists as current bookings. Once a confirmed list is available, the specific rides can be added to the event.
Food, drink and entertainment
Food and confectionery are, of course, also part of the funfair. You can enjoy a quick snack, for example, or try your luck at the game stalls. In the evening in particular, the illuminated rides create a special atmosphere. The long street funfair is also popular with families from across the Lower Rhine region and nearby Netherlands.
Gelderner Pfingstkirmes 2027: Dates and opening times
The town bylaw sets a fixed weekly schedule: Saturday 14 to 1, Sunday 11 to 1, and Monday and Tuesday 11 to 24. It separately specifies the official opening on Saturday as 14:30. These times are listed as the general opening hours under the bylaw; the town may announce changes for valid reasons.
Tradition and special programme
Gelderner Pfingstkirmes is organised by the town of Geldern. The town determines the pitches and the exact line-up of rides anew each year. In previous years, fireworks from a great height often marked the end of the funfair. However, no such attraction has yet been officially confirmed separately for Tuesday, 18 May 2027. We therefore do not list fireworks as a confirmed programme item.
Admission and getting there
Ostwall 38, 47608 Geldern is a useful reference point for your satnav. However, the funfair also extends to Nordwall and Issumer Tor. As public roads are used for the funfair, you should take note of road closures and signposted parking. Geldern has a railway station, from which you can reach the town centre.
Find more events and ideas for days out in the funfair finder. For the latest official information, see Town of Geldern – Whitsun funfair bylaw.
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Ostwall 38, 47608 Geldern is a useful reference point for your satnav. However, the funfair also extends to Nordwall and Issumer Tor. As public roads are used for the funfair, you should take note of road closures and signposted parking. Geldern has a railway station, from which you can reach the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gelderner Pfingstkirmes 2027?
Geldern: Saturday, 15 May to Tuesday, 18 May 2027. Dates calculated according to the official Whitsun funfair bylaw of the town of Geldern.
Where does Gelderner Pfingstkirmes take place?
Along Ostwall and Nordwall, as well as around Issumer Tor in 47608 Geldern.
What are the opening hours on 2027?
The bylaw lists Saturday 14–1, Sunday 11–1, and Monday and Tuesday 11–24. The town may make changes.
Is admission to the event free?
Yes, Geldern's bylaw explicitly states that admission to the Whitsun funfair is free. Rides and food cost extra.
Which rides have been confirmed for 2027?
A complete, confirmed line-up of rides for 2027 is not yet available. Attractions from previous years are not presented as new bookings.
Are there any special programme events or fireworks?
The line-up of rides for 2027 has not yet been confirmed by the town. A possible closing fireworks display is also unconfirmed.
How do I get to the fairground?
Ostwall 38, 47608 Geldern is a useful reference point for your satnav. However, the funfair also extends to Nordwall and Issumer Tor. As public roads are used for the funfair.
