Event Details
Welcome to Cranger Kirmes 2027 in Herne
From August 5 to 15, 2027, the fairground along the Rhine Herne Canal in Herne once again becomes the largest funfair in North Rhine Westphalia. Over eleven days, Cranger Kirmes draws around four million visitors to more than 500 show businesses, making it one of the biggest family festivals in Germany.
Highlights and Attractions at Cranger Kirmes in Herne
- Roughly 50 rides, shows and games spread across an area of about 111,000 square meters
- Europe's largest transportable water ride along with a Ferris wheel standing around 50 meters tall
- The traditional barrel tapping ceremony that officially opens the fair with the call "Piel op no Crange"
- A colorful parade through Herne stretching roughly four kilometers
- Traditional pop up beer gardens set up in front gardens around the fairground
- A dedicated family day offering reduced prices
- A historic horse market that marks the origin of the entire fair
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Herne
The fair traditionally opens on the Thursday before the first Friday in August, allowing an early visit with all rides already running. The official opening with the barrel tapping ceremony follows on the first Friday at 2 pm, capped off with a fireworks display in the evening. Across the eleven days, music also fills the Cranger Festhalle and the beer gardens on site, alongside the large parade on the first Saturday and a second fireworks show on the closing Sunday.
Tickets and Admission for Cranger Kirmes
Entry to the fairground itself is and remains completely free, with no admission fee charged. Payment happens directly at each individual ride, show or food stand. Visitors who want to save money can buy Crangepässe, prepaid passes available as a ride pass or a food and drink pass that can be used across the fairground.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Herne
- Traveling by bus or train is strongly recommended, since numerous special lines run late into the night around Crange
- By train, Wanne Eickel main station or Herne station both connect directly to shuttle buses heading to the fairground
- Drivers should use the park and ride system at the Herne Baukau highway exit, since parking near the site is very limited
- Cyclists will find staffed bicycle parking near the Cranger Tor entrance
- Given the roughly four million annual visitors, accommodation across the Ruhr region should be booked well ahead of time
