Autumn festivals and pumpkin exhibitions in Cologne and NRW
The weekend program for autumn is set: numerous autumn festivals and pumpkin exhibitions are planned in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia in October.
Cologne – Autumn has also arrived in Cologne and NRW – and with it the shorter days and lower temperatures. But that is no obstacle to a relaxed, long autumn walk. The autumn festivals in October are particularly suitable for this, including the Krewelshof pumpkin festival and the autumn festival on the Gertrudenhof. It’s all pumpkin-themed there: huge pumpkin displays, pumpkin carving for kids, and even a pumpkin café with farm-to-table treats. Here you can find all information about the program, opening times, directions and prices.
Largest pumpkin exhibition in NRW: The Krewelshof in Mechernich
A weekend trip to the Eifel is particularly worthwhile in the autumn months. Then you can see the largest pumpkin show in NRW at the Krewelshof in Mechernich. Over 100,000 pumpkins are exhibited on the farm in the form of elaborate forest dwellers such as foxes, rabbits or squirrels. “Wondrous Forest Creatures” is the name of the pumpkin show 2022. The highlight of the Krewelshof is and remains the pumpkin pyramid, also known as the “pumpkin pyramid”. It has always been a popular photo motif.
Children can look forward to carving pumpkins and get in the mood for Halloween (October 31). Carving can be done every Saturday in September and also during the autumn holidays (October 4 to October 15) at the Eifel and Lohmar locations (Rhein-Sieg district).
- Where? Krewelshof 1, 53894 Mechernich (Euskirchen district)
- Opening hours? Since September 1st, 2022, open daily from 11am to 5:30pm, last admission 5pm
- Entry? Weekends & public holidays: 7 euros, parent-child ticket (2 parents, 2 children): 22 euros, weekdays: 6 euros, parent-child ticket: 19 euros
- How to get there? RE22 to Euskirchen train station, from there bus line 808 to “Mechernich Rwz”
Pumpkin paradise and petting zoo: The Gertrudenhof in Hürth
If you are still looking for the perfect plant photo motif, the Gertrudenhof is the place for you. Since September 2, 2022, the adventure farm in Hürth has included the large pumpkin market, the popular pumpkin pyramid and the so-called “Pumpkin Bay” with various pumpkin bouncy castles for children. You can strengthen yourself in the pumpkin café, which is all about the colorful vegetables.
On the gourmet mile in the courtyard you will find other vegetable delicacies, such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin tarte flambée and pumpkin ice cream for dessert. In addition to hot drinks, a special pumpkin Secco is also offered. In addition, both adults and children can visit and feed alpacas, horses and sheep in the sanctuary petting zoo.
- Where? Lortzingstraße 160, 50354 Hürth-Hermülheim (Rhein-Erft district)
- Opening hours farmer’s market area: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
- Experience opening hours area (petting zoo): Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m
- Entry? Farmer’s market area is free, adventure area: weekdays 5.90 euros & weekends 7.90 euros (after 5 p.m. only 3.90 euros), on-line and on site
- How to get there? With the KVB line 18 to Efferen, from there with the bus line 712 to “Hürth Graf-Stauffenberg-Straße”
Autumnal castle magic at Morsbroich Castle
An autumn festival will be held at Morsbroich Castle from October 21st to 23rd. On these days, visitors can buy furniture, decorations, fashion and jewelery from the exhibitors. There will also be two beer gardens, culinary delights and a varied program for the whole family.
- Address? Gustav-Heinemann-Str. 80, 51377 Leverkusen
- When? Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Friday from 12 p.m.)
- Entry? Adults: 10 euros, children up to 17 years free when accompanied
- How to get there? RB48 to Leverkusen-Manfort or RE5 to Leverkusen Mitte, from there SB22 to Museum Morsbroich (two-minute walk to the castle)
Events 2022 in Cologne:
Not only autumn festivals will be celebrated again in Cologne in 2022. The people of Cologne can also look forward to other events. 24RHEIN shows an overview of the festivals, events and happenings in Cologne in 2022.
The autumn market in Düren
At the autumn market in Düren, visitors will find groceries, as well as decorative items, fashion, steel goods and new goods among the 100 traders. There are also a few taverns and snack stands so that visitors are well catered for. Children are also taken care of: a total of three carousels will be set up. In order to reach the market in a relaxed manner by car, the parking garages in the city center will be open on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Address? City center, 52349 Düren
- When? Sunday, October 23, 2022, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m
- Entry? Free
- How to get there? RE1 to Düren train station
Autumn festivals in NRW in September and October – selection
- Autumn market at Eicherhof Castle (Leichlingen): Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 October
- Autumn market at the Birkhof manor (Korschenbroich): Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 October
- Autumn market Frechen: Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 October
- Autumnal magic at Morsbroich Castle (Leverkusen): Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October
- Autumn market in Düren: Sunday 23 October
- Autumn fair in Cologne-Deutz: Friday 28 October to Sunday 6 November 2022
Autumn festivals 2022 in NRW – past events
- Krewelshof Pumpkin Festival (Mechernich): since Thursday, September 1, 2022
- Autumn festival at the Gertrudenhof (Hürth): since Friday, September 2, 2022
- Autumn festival in the Kamp monastery (Wesel district): Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, 2022
- Apple and garden festival at Gartenhof Becker (Pulheim): Saturday, September 17 to Sunday, September 18, 2022
- Apple festival at Hof Schumacher (Erftstadt): Saturday, September 24th to Sunday, September 25th, 2022
- Autumn and Music Festival in Rath/Heumar: Saturday, September 24th to Sunday, September 25th, 2022
- Castle Autumn at Castle Dyck (Rhein-Kreis-Neuss): Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 9th
- Autumn market at Satzvey Castle (Mechernich): Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd October
- Autumn market at Eulenbroich Castle (Rösrath): Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd October
- Autumn market at Schloss Paffendorf (Bergheim): Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd October
- Autumn party on the castle tour (Geilenkirchen): Saturday, October 1st to Monday, October 3rd
- Apple Day in the Brückenkopf Park (Jülich): Sunday, October 2nd
- Autumn magic in Krefeld: Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October
- Opladen Autumn Market: Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th October
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