“Oktoberfest Erkrath”
The quick trip to Düsseldorf for Oktoberfest!
The Düsseldorf Oktoberfest is the perfect destination for everyone from Erkrath who wants to experience the Bavarian Oktoberfest atmosphere! Bavarian tradition, Rhineland hospitality and first-class live acts await you at Schützenplatz Eller. Thanks to its short distance from Düsseldorf, the journey there is easy and comfortable – by train, car or long-distance bus!

Why it's worth the trip!
Why it’s worth traveling from Erkrath to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest
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 barrel.
- Top live acts: Look out for such stars as Julian Sommer, Peter Wackel, Räuber, Mickie Krause, Lorenz Büffel and Bavarian party bands.
- Short trip: Erkrath is just 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 do I get from Erkrath to the Düsseldorf Oktoberfest?
By car
Getting from Erkrath to Düsseldorf is quick and easy:
- Take the A46 towards Düsseldorf.
- Parking: Free parking in the Heidelberger Straße.
- VIP parking spaces right by the marquee (available by reservation).
By train / ÖVP
Schützenplatz Eller is easily accessible from Erkrath’s main train station:
- S-Bahn line S8 in the direction of Mönchengladbach to Düsseldorf central station, there change to the S6 in the direction of Köln-Nippes.
- Travel time to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd: about 15 minutes.
- It is only a 5-minute walk (350 meters) from Düsseldorf-Eller Süd train station to the marquee.
With the long-distance bus
Long-distance buses also take you reliably to Düsseldorf:
- Travel time from Erkrath central bus station to Düsseldorf central station: about 20 minutes.
- Continue on the S6 to Düsseldorf-Eller Süd (travel time about 10 minutes).