"Oktoberfest Erkrath"
The quick journey to Düsseldorf for the Oktoberfest!
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect destination for anyone from Erkrath who wants to experience the Bavarian Oktoberfest atmosphere! Bavarian tradition, Rhenish hospitality and live acts in a class of their own await you at Schützenplatz Eller. Thanks to the short distance to Düsseldorf, getting there is easy and convenient – whether by train, car or long-distance bus!

Why it's worth the journey!
Why the trip from Erkrath to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is worthwhile
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest offers the ultimate Oktoberfest experience for Erkrath and the surrounding area. Here you can expect:
- Authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere with traditional costumes, traditional music and Bavarian decorations.
- Delicious drinks: Oberdorfer Helles in a beer mug and Düsseldorfer Schlösser Alt in a keg.
- Top live acts: Look forward to stars such as Julian Sommer, Peter Wackel, Räuber, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and Bavarian party bands.
- Short journey: Erkrath is only a few minutes away from the Wiesn fun.
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect destination for everyone from Erkrath – celebrate an unforgettable Oktoberfest with us!
How to get to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest from Erkrath
By car
The journey from Erkrath to Düsseldorf is quick and easy:
- Take the A46 towards Düsseldorf.
- Parking facilities: Free parking on Heidelberger Straße.
- VIP parking spaces directly at the marquee (available by prior booking).
By train / ÖVP
Schützenplatz Eller is easily accessible from Erkrath main station:
- S-Bahn line S8 in the direction of Mönchengladbach to Düsseldorf HBF, change there to the S6 in the direction of Köln-Nippes.
- Travel time to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd: approx. 15 minutes.
- It is only a 5-minute walk (350 meters) from Düsseldorf-Eller Süd station to the marquee.
By long-distance bus
Long-distance buses will also take you reliably to Düsseldorf:
- Travel time from ZOB Erkrath to Düsseldorf main station: approx. 20 minutes.
- Continue with the S6 to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (travel time approx. 10 minutes).