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Öcher Sommerbend

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Category: Leisure

Öcher Sommerbend

The Sommerbend will take place from August 7 to 17, 2026.

Eleven days filled with sparkling lights, heart-pounding excitement, and the joy of spring:

it’s a truly special time. Fast-paced, colorful, and full of joie de vivre, the Aachen Sommerbend brings generations together—a festival that tastes like cotton candy and sounds like unforgettable moments.

When everything is in motion at the Bend, everyday life takes a backseat for a moment:

fast-paced rides, spectacular new attractions, and beloved classics provide adrenaline, butterflies in the stomach, and beaming faces. Whether soaring high or whirling round and round—the rides at the Öcher Bend guarantee thrills and unforgettable moments for young and old alike.

Date: August 7–17, 2026

Time:All day

Bendplatz, Süsterfeldstraße 130, 52072 Aachen

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