A 300-year-old royal palace in Ludwigsburg, Germany, transforms into a spectacular pumpkin wonderland every autumn, featuring more than 450,000 pumpkins and over 600 varieties. Known as the world's largest pumpkin exhibition, the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors with giant pumpkin sculptures, boat races, carving competitions, illuminated displays and creative food experiences. This year's “Let's Play” theme brings childhood nostalgia to life with pumpkin creations inspired by Super Mario, Barbie and Optimus Prime. From record-breaking giant pumpkins to pumpkin soup and boat races across the palace lake, discover why this extraordinary German autumn festival has become a major attraction. #LudwigsburgPumpkinFestival #PumpkinFestival #Germany #Ludwigsburg #PumpkinSculptures #AutumnFestival #GermanyTravel #PumpkinArt #PumpkinCarving #TravelDocumentary #EuropeanFestivals #AutumnInGermany~HT.318~ED.194~PR.462~GR.506~VG.HM~

Published Oct 31,2026

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