It’s the perfect time for fall ambiance and pumpkin magic. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the golden season all around Berlin. From the region’s largest pumpkin exhibition—featuring over 100,000 pumpkins — to the adventure village in Elstal, where you’ll find not only hundreds of pumpkins but also numerous attractions, there’s plenty in store for pumpkin fans. In the fall, the“ ” Karls Adventure Village in Elstal transforms into an orange-hued autumn wonderland. The traditional pumpkin season runs there through November 1, 2026 —featuring autumnal decorations, giant pumpkin figures, and numerous seasonal highlights.
The entire adventure village is decorated to match the season, and among the attractions you’ll discover hundreds of colorful pumpkins, chrysanthemums, golden cornstalks, and bales of straw. There are also various fall-themed photo and selfie spots, as well as giant pumpkins grown on-site. A special highlight this year is the new pumpkin pyramid, which was erected for the first time at all Karls locations in 2026. In Elstal, giant pumpkin figures of Karlchen and Karla are also waiting for you. This makes a visit interesting not only for children but also for anyone looking for beautiful fall scenes.
The combination of an autumnal setting and an amusement park makes Karls particularly appealing to families. While the kids can let off steam on the rides and in the play areas, there are plenty of opportunities on the grounds to explore Pumpkin Season and take autumn-themed photos. Culinary-wise, too, much at Karls revolves around the fall season during Pumpkin Season. In the workshops, you’ll find various pumpkin products such as pumpkin jam, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin-apple rolls with pumpkin spice. There are also pumpkin cookies, pumpkin-seed-pumpkin-spice-strawberry cookies, roasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin candies.
Those who prefer to try pumpkin in more unusual combinations will also find strawberry-pistachio chocolate, pumpkin spice coffee, and pumpkin spice Klötenköm. There are even seasonal products for the bathroom, such as mountain soap with a pumpkin spice scent. For a sweet break, you can treat yourself to Belgian waffles with plum compote, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream, among other things. Of course, a pumpkin spice latte also fits perfectly with the fall atmosphere.
Pumpkin Season takes place right in the heart of Karls Erlebnis-Dorf and can therefore easily be combined with a full day out for the whole family. Elstal offers numerous rides, playgrounds, and activity areas. These include, among others, the K2 roller coaster, the Treggerbahn, the Erdbeer-Drop, and—coming soon—the family roller coaster “Bettys Beerchen Boomerang.” Tobeland, the indoor play arena, mini go-karts, and various play and climbing activities are also part of the Adventure Village.
Some attractions require “Erlebnistaler.” One “Erlebnistaler” equals one euro. At the same time, there are many activities you can enjoy for free. These include, for example, Tobeland, the harbor crane swing, the high-speed cable car, and various slides. You can also enjoy the straw hops, the giant bouncy cushion, and the giant climbing strawberry for free.
Admission to the Karls Adventure Village in Elstal is generally free. However, you’ll need to pay separately for certain rides and attractions. If you’d like to try out several paid attractions, you can buy a day pass instead, which lets you enjoy numerous attractions as often as you like throughout the day.
