Kiel – Kiel Spring Fair 2027

Kieler Frühjahrsmarkt 2027 is provisionally scheduled, following the pattern of previous years, to take place at Wilhelmplatz from 16 to 25 April 2027. The state capital of Kiel explicitly points out that its official fair dates for 2027 will follow later.

Kiel Spring Fair 2027: date not yet confirmed

The spring fair is regularly held in April on Kiel's Wilhelmplatz. In 2026, it ran from 17 to 26 April, and in 2025 from 19 to 27 April. Based on this spring schedule, we are provisionally estimating 16 to 25 April 2027. The city has not confirmed these dates and says on its official website that the fair dates for 2027 will be published later. This is therefore a provisional planning date. The city's final announcement takes precedence over the editorial forecast.

Wilhelmplatz as a historic fairground

The fair on Wilhelmplatz has a long history in Kiel. According to the city, the market tradition dates back more than 500 years. The square is located in the Kronshagener Weg area and becomes an entertainment venue during the fair. Some parking spaces in the square are unavailable during set-up and dismantling. You should therefore check the relevant city closure notices. The exact site layout and any traffic changes for April 2027 will only be announced with the new event arrangements.

Kiel Spring Fair 2027: rides

In previous years, Wilhelmplatz has hosted various carousels, fast rides, children's attractions and stalls with games. In 2026, the city announced candy floss, carousels and particularly fast rides. However, which named rides will be there in 2027 has not yet been confirmed. We therefore do not include appearances from old line-ups of rides. Families can enjoy a walk around the children's rides. If you are looking for specific new rides, you will need to wait for the current showmen's list for 2027.

Admission and opening hours

According to the official tourism information, entry to the Kiel fair is generally free. Individual rides, games and food and drink are charged separately. Provisional opening times, as of 2026: on Fridays and Saturdays, the spring fair was open from 14 to 23, and on other days from 14 to 22. According to the city, no closing day was scheduled. These times have been carried over as a guide based on the days of the week for 2027. Changes are possible because the final date has not yet been confirmed.

Family activities and atmosphere

The fairground is ideal for a classic funfair visit with friends or family. Children's carousels are usually near larger rides, food stalls and game stalls. The combination of music, lights and scents also creates a typical spring atmosphere. It has not yet been announced whether there will be special family days, special offers or new showmen's activities in 2027. We therefore do not list any made-up programme details. The city or participating businesses will announce the latest offers later.

Getting there and parking

Wilhelmplatz is between Eckernförder Straße and Kronshagener Weg. During the fair, parts of the square are needed for rides and stalls and are therefore unavailable for parking. In April 2026, the city had already announced a longer closure period around the fair. Travelling by local public transport in Kiel may therefore be more practical than driving. The specific closure times and parking arrangements for 2027 will be announced later.

History and image credits

Historical photographs show how long the Kiel fair has been held on Wilhelmplatz. The gallery includes a genuine old photograph of a Ferris wheel at this fairground. This archive photo is not from the 2027 edition. The current header image is instead a clearly labelled custom illustration. You can also find more fairs in Schleswig-Holstein in our calendar. The historical image source is documented in the image credits.

You can find new information on the official event page. You can find more funfairs in our fair calendar.