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Maislabyrinthe, Kürbisfelder, Obstgärten, Heuwagenfahrten und Herbstfeste in Thüringen.
Maislabyrinth Erfurt is a large seasonal leisure ground in Erfurt, Thüringen, combining a timed-entry corn maze with a beer garden, beach lounge (volleyball, table tennis, chess), and a full events calendar of concerts and open-air festivals. The 2026 maze season runs 8 July to 20 September, Wednesday to Sunday, with free general site access outside maze entry and special events.
The egapark, Erfurt's large botanical exhibition garden, stages an annual 'Kürbiszeit' pumpkin show with more than 50,000 pumpkins built into large sculptures (2026 theme: 'Unter dem Meer', an underwater world). The 2026 pumpkin exhibition runs 5 September to 31 October, Tuesday to Sunday, within the park's general daily opening hours; the park also has a playground, observation tower, and museum.
Kürbisscheune Emleben (Erdbeergarten Emleben) in Gotha (OT Emleben), Thüringen offers strawberry picking, pumpkin sales, and map location source-backed.
Das Riesenkürbisfest im Strandbad in Breitungen/Werra, Thüringen, gilt als das größte Kürbisfest der Region. Es bietet Highlights wie einen Wettbewerb zum Wiegen von Riesenkürbissen sowie Kürbisboot-Paddelrennen auf dem See. Die Ausgabe 2026 findet vom 12. bis 13. September statt und wird von der Gemeinde Breitungen organisiert.
Hirschs Maislabyrinth in Oettersdorf, near Schleiz in the Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thüringen, is a roughly 30,000 sqm corn maze with a new theme each year, run by local families and clubs who also sell refreshments and pre-order Christmas geese. The operator's own website has not been updated since around 2019–2020, so current operating status for 2026 is unconfirmed.