“Oktoberfest Dortmund”
The quick journey to Düsseldorf for the Oktoberfest!
Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, invites you to an unforgettable Oktoberfest weekend! The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest on Schützenplatz Eller offers everything your heart desires: Bavarian tradition, Rhineland hospitality and first-class live acts. And the best thing? From Dortmund you can be in the middle of the Wiesn fun in no time at all! Whether by train, car or long-distance bus – getting here is easy and convenient.

Why it's worth the journey!
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect Oktoberfest experience for Dortmund and the surrounding area! Here you can expect:
- Real Oktoberfest feeling with traditional costumes, Bavarian decorations and traditional music.
- First-class drinks: Oberdorfer Helles in a beer mug and Düsseldorfer Schlösser Alt in a keg.
- Live acts in a class of their own: look forward to stars such as Julian Sommer, Peter Wackel, Räuber, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and Bavarian party bands.
- Perfect weekend location: Celebrate a Wiesn weekend with your friends in the state capital!
Düsseldorf is known for its hospitality and party culture – combined with a real Oktoberfest atmosphere, the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is an absolute highlight!
How to get to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest from Dortmund
By car
The journey from Dortmund to Düsseldorf is uncomplicated:
- Via the A40 or A44 in the direction of Düsseldorf.
- Parking facilities: Free parking on Heidelberger Straße.
- VIP parking spaces directly at the marquee (available by prior booking).
By train / ÖVP
From Dortmund Central Station you can quickly get to Schützenplatz Eller:
- RE1, RE6 or RE11 in the direction of Düsseldorf main station (journey time approx. 50 minutes).
- Change to the S6 in the direction of Köln-Nippes to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (approx. 10 minutes).
- It is only a 5-minute walk (350 meters) from Düsseldorf-Eller Süd station to the marquee.
By long-distance bus
You can also easily reach the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest by long-distance bus:
- Travel time from Dortmund central station to Düsseldorf main station: approx. 60 minutes.
- Continue with the S6 to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (travel time approx. 10 minutes).