The supporting programme for the Hof Volksfest 2025
When thousands of visitors once again gather at the Volksfestplatz on Nailaer Straße from 25 July to 3 August 2025, the focus will be on enjoyment, community and a variety of experiences. With tried-and-tested attractions, exciting new features and a varied supporting programme, the Hof Volksfest will once again offer a festival for all generations this year.
Attractions on the fairground: tried and tested, new - and spectacular
The motto "Do triffst fei alla!" can be experienced every day on the festival grounds. A varied mix of fast-paced rides, children's attractions, games stalls and culinary specialities provide entertainment for all generations.
New highlights 2025
- Sky Fall - the highest transportable freefall tower in the world (80 metres!)
- Hero Fighter - large swing with up to 100 km/h and 4G centrifugal forces
- Beach Monster - fast-paced ride for the whole family
- Pirates Adventure - adventurous ride with treasure chamber and pirate world
- Glaswerk - distorting mirror maze with constantly changing paths
Folk festival classics
- Wild water ride, Jaguar music express, bumper cars, wave fliers, "Movie Star" Ferris wheel
- Children's hits such as jumbo jet, Euro slide, beach walking, duck fishing, children's carousel and children's loop
Games booths & skill
- Dart throwing, shooting, can throwing, lucky boutique, flower raffle
- New: ring throwing
Culinary variety: between beer garden and parmesan loaf
If you are looking for culinary delights, you are guaranteed to find them at the Hofer Volksfest 2025:
- Bratwursts, steaks, fish sandwiches, fried fish - the classics
- International cuisine with pizza, crêpes, baguettes, langos, churros
- New in 2025: Freshly prepared pasta from the Parmesan loaf
- Vegetarian? Mais-Man, Schwammerl-Express and many others offer meat-free alternatives
For those with a sweet tooth, there are chocolate fruits, roasted almonds, handmade waffles, gingerbread hearts, slush ice and handmade ice cream flavours. Hofer beer, wines from the Hoffmann winery, the Green Bar and Heidi's Volksfesttreff await thirsty guests at the drinks stands and bars.
Further highlights in the festival calendar
- Saturday, 26 July: Opening fireworks
- Sunday, 27 July: Church service in the marquee, breakfast on the Ferris wheel with Radio Euroherz
- Monday, 28 July: Seniors' Day of the Hospital Foundation
- Wednesday, 30 July: Family afternoon & day of the clubs (with a chance to win a barbecue)
- Thursday, 31 July: Day of the companies
- Friday, 1 August: Big fireworks display
- Sunday, 3 August: Ceremonial departure of the waiters at 22:00
Information for travellers
Easy and convenient access to the festival with the HofVerkehr festival bus, by train to Neuhof station or by car with parking facilities on Schützenweg and Park & Ride from Plauener Straße.