October 8, 2025, 5:16 am | Read time: 3 minutes
With the arrival of fall in Germany, the peak season for pumpkins begins—and these colorful plants have become much more than just vegetables. Whether as soup or decoration, pumpkins are an essential part of the autumn season. All over the country, farms, markets, and exhibitions are opening to celebrate the round pumpkins. TRAVELBOOK shows where to find the most beautiful pumpkin farms and festivals.
Pumpkin season in Germany lasts from September to November, reaching its peak in October. Because these colorful plants are not only delicious but also visually appealing, there are numerous farms across the country that are perfect for an autumn outing.
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The Most Beautiful Pumpkin Farms and Festivals in Germany
Spargelhof Klaistow (Brandenburg)
Many Berliners are familiar with Spargelhof Klaistow. Located about 30 miles southwest of the capital, in the Beelitz district of Klaistow, everything revolves around pumpkins in the fall. From September 1 to November 5, you can see over 100,000 pumpkins in all shapes and colors. In addition to the large pumpkin market, there is the largest pumpkin exhibition in Berlin-Brandenburg in 2025 with the theme “Great Cinema.”
Admission to the pumpkin exhibition at Spargelhof Klaistow is 4 euros on weekdays and 5 euros on weekends. Children up to 12 years old have free entry.
Another pumpkin experience is offered at Hartenauer Hof in Hesse’s Darmstadt-Dieburg district, between Darmstadt and Heidelberg. On selected days in the fall, the farm’s pumpkin café opens, serving pumpkin-themed dishes alongside its usual offerings of asparagus, fruits, and vegetables.
Oskarshausen (Saxony)
The amusement park Oskarshausen transforms into “Kürbishausen” under the theme “Only Flying is Better,” featuring various XXL sculptures made from over 50,000 pumpkins. The farm also boasts Saxony’s largest pumpkin pyramid, creative shops, and a pumpkin cinema.
Admission to Oskarshausen is free, but exhibitions like Kürbishausen have a fee: 9.90 euros for adults, 10.90 euros for seniors 67 and older, and 7.90 euros for people with disabilities and registered companions. Children under 3 years old and birthday children have free entry.
Pumpkin Festival Schloss & Park Lichtenwalde (Saxony
The Pumpkin Festival at Schloss & Park Lichtenwalde in Saxony features various pumpkin sculptures inspired by circus worlds, including clowns and other circus performers. Special events are also held in the castle park.
Admission to the Pumpkin Festival at Schloss and Park Lichtenwalde is 10 euros on Mondays, 15 euros on weekdays from Tuesday to Thursday, and 16 euros on weekends. Discounted tickets range from 7 to 14 euros, and children under six years old have free entry.
Pumpkin Worlds Schloss Kaltenberg (Bavaria)
At Schloss Kaltenberg in the Upper Bavarian district of Landsberg am Lech, visitors can enjoy a pumpkin-themed experience from September 20 to November 2. The event features various activities centered around pumpkins, including sculptures and other attractions.
Admission to the Pumpkin Worlds at Schloss Kaltenberg is 10 euros on Fridays and 12.50 euros on weekends and holidays. Children up to 15 years old have free entry.