Overview
- Official figures put attendance at about 1.5 million, roughly 300,000 fewer than in 2024.
- Susanne Keuneke of the showmen's association cited seven to eight rainy, stormy days that fell on peak Friday–Sunday periods, though the final weekend was strong.
- Bremen police reported an overwhelmingly peaceful event, crediting a comprehensive security concept for a disturbance‑free run.
- The 17‑day folk festival concluded Sunday with the traditional black‑clad procession that ceremonially "buries" the fair.
- Dismantling has begun for nearly 300 businesses and attractions, including three tents, more than 120 food stands, and about 15 ghost trains and carousels.