Autumn delights: Thuringia presents exciting events in October!

Autumn delights: Thuringia presents exciting events in October!

Thuringia is blossoming: culture and enjoyment weeks in October 2025

October is just around the corner and Thuringia is showing off its best side. In the spirit of culture and diversity, visitors can expect various events that attract both locals and tourists. The events are not only known as crowd pullers, but also serve as ambassadors for Thuringia as a travel destination. Gotha Aktuell reports that the regional enjoyment weeks in the UNESCO Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve extend until October 5th, while the Erfurt Oktoberfest begins on September 26th and remains attractive until October 12th.

But that's not all!

In addition to the enjoyment weeks, the Land of a Thousand Ponds delights visitors in October with fish and game weeks that take place throughout the month in Plothen, Neustadt an der Orla and Dittersdorf. Anyone looking for traditional festivals will get their money's worth at the Gera Cave Festival from October 3rd to 5th and the Thuringian State Harvest Festival on October 5th.

Highlights of the month are also the Weimar onion market, which takes place from October 10th to 12th, and the Freedom Lights 2025 in Mühlhausen on October 17th and 18th.

Tradition meets modernity

This year, special attention is being paid to the Friedenstein Festival in Gotha, which will be celebrated from October 24th to 26th. The Halloween celebration on the treetop path in Hainich National Park also promises a spooky atmosphere and takes place on October 30th. For all pumpkin lovers it is worth visiting the Pumpkin Harvest Festival in egapark Erfurt on October 31st.

The events are not only varied, they also reflect the tradition and cultural diversity of Thuringia. According to information from Herbstfest International, the festivals are beautiful, romantic and popular, always making sure to add new and unusual events to the list. For example, Oktoberfest in Erfurt becomes a family day every Wednesday and offers reduced prices.

An unforgettable experience

For anyone who doesn't want to miss out on the regional specialties and cultural highlights, Thuringia is the right place in October. The anticipation of that25 years of PROVINCE SCREAMin the art and literature festivals of the Thuringian Forest ensures a lively atmosphere that lasts until November 22nd.

So pack your bags, buckle up and experience an October full of surprises in Thuringia! Further details and information about the events can be found on the Gotha Aktuell and Thüringen24 websites.

Who knows, maybe you'll discover one or two new festivals? The editorial team welcomes tips and suggestions!