Lichtenwalde Pumpkin Festival: An autumn full of circus magic and family action!

Lichtenwalde Pumpkin Festival: An autumn full of circus magic and family action!

In the picturesque Lichtenwalde Castle Park, not far from Chemnitz, things will soon be going on: fromAugust 30th to November 2nd, 2025The pumpkin festival takes place, which is entirely based on the motto“Circus Worlds”stands. With larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures, including clowns, elephants and artists, which are up to four meters high, a colorful experience is offered that not only makes children's eyes shine. Sächsische.de reports that these sculptures are made from thousands of pumpkins and immerse the castle park in a magical autumn atmosphere.

But that's not all! There is an exciting one for young visitorsPumpkin maze, aStraw playgroundand onePumpkin nature trail, which combines knowledge and fun. There are also special events like this on the weekendsGiant Pumpkin Carving Festival, which requires the creativity of families, and thePumpkin Weighing Championship, both of which are a highlight for young and old.

A festive autumn with extras

Halloween week is also enriched with children's programs such as face painting and lantern parades. For the big kids and adults it will be onOctober 18th and 19thexciting circus acts can be seen, which are another attraction of the festival. The stands in the castle courtyard and castle park offer moments of culinary delight.

A tour of the castle itself is also worthwhile: Visitors can expect magnificent halls, a treasury museum and the interactive exhibition “STERNTALER”, which can be discovered all year round. Schloss-Lichtenwalde.de emphasizes that the park, with its flowers and water features, is a popular destination for excursionists, especially in the warm months and during the festival.

Practical information for visitors

The pumpkin festival is daily from10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.mopen, with last entry at 6:00 p.m. The festival remains closed on Mondays, except during Saxon holidays and public holidays. Getting there is easy: the A4 to Chemnitz Ost is signposted, parking spaces are available and you can also take bus lines 640 and 642 and Citybahn 516. The “Lichtenwalde Bienenstock” stop is only about 500 meters from the castle.

For anyone who wants to plan an unforgettable family trip, the pumpkin festival in Lichtenwalde Castle and Park offers no better destination. Take the opportunity to experience this colorful autumn magic! Further information can also be found on the website Economy in Central Saxony.