Herpa Open Day on July 4, 2026

Invitation to our Major General Inspection

Dear Sir/Madam,

We cordially invite you to our annual Herpa “general inspection” on July 4, 2026, from 9 am. to 5 pm. A number of highlights await you on our premises in Dietenhofen, Franconia, minus, of course, any repair orders or further charges!
What might you expect on the day?

✔ Production tour - take a look behind the scenes and experience first-hand how our miniature vehicles are made

✔ Models, models, and more models - whether exclusive special models, rarities, or craft bags - everyone will get their money's worth

✔ Unique show trucks parked on site - to inspect, marvel at, and, of course, photograph

✔ Volunteers, manufacturers, and partners offering a variety of products and hands-on activities

✔ Recharge your batteries in our hospitality tent with Franconian delicacies and refreshments

✔ Live interviews - our experts will be on hand to answer your questions

✔ And so much more...

So, pencil in date of inspection, and when the time comes, chocks away, heading for Herpa!
Seriously, don't miss out on this event – we’re really looking forward to seeing you!

Your Herpa team 🚗🚚✈

Our show trucks on the festival site

Take a look under the hood of the real giants at the big Open Day: over 50 impressive show trucks will be on display across the festival grounds for you to explore. Get up close to the real-life models behind our miniatures and snap a few memorable photos. With a bit of luck, you might even score an autograph from our trucker babe.
And don’t miss out on an "inspection tour" through the MAN Arena – it’s definitely worth it.

Exhibitors at Open Day

In the Manufacturer Activity Park, you can take a closer look at the latest innovations, enjoy engaging conversations, and get hands-on with a variety of interactive activities. Our exhibitors from across the industry will be happy to answer your questions, talk shop, and even take a look at the odd technical detail with you.
We are certain that this variety easily passes every quality check and will be a real highlight of the big Open Day at Herpa.

Our volunteers and catering

Our volunteer helpers are not only on duty at Herpa on July 4th, but throughout the entire year. On the day of the event, they will also bring their vehicles onto the grounds and will be happy to let you take a closer look, answer questions, or have a bit of "technical shop talk" with you.
After so many impressions, you are more than welcome to take a break yourself: in the catering tent, Franconian specialties, delicious ice cream, and refreshing cold drinks are waiting to be tested.

Free production tour semitrailer and Open Day Special Models

926324 box trailer "Open Day 2026": free at the end of our production tour

962292 Volvo FH Aero GL XL tractor 2axle, "Open Day 2026", black/red: 20€ in our museumshop!

962254 MAN TGM multi-purpose truck "THW Ansbach"

962247 MAN TGM multi-purpose truck "THW Fürth"

962278 Porsche 928 S4 "Open Day 2026", special color white with colorful dots

962285 Porsche 928 S4 "Tag der offenen Tür 2026", special color transparent with silver dots

538992 airberlin Boeing 737-800 "35 years" - scale 1/500

962445 MAN TGX GX walking floor semitrailer truck "BaumannTrans/Wir bewegen Deutschland"

962438 Scania CS 20 low roof refrigerated box semitrailer truck "Patrick Brunner"

928823 DAF XG+ refrigerated box semitrailer truck "Scheufler/Rüssel Truck Show"

939935 Scania CS 20 high roof refrigerated box semitrailer truck "Stelzl"

Meet & Greet Booth: We invite you to talk shop with us!

This year, you have the opportunity to connect with us in person. At our Meet & Greet booth, we will be ready for a short check-up and look forward to the exchange with you.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.:
Chief Executive Officer
Johannes Kraus

11 a.m. to 12 a.m.:
Product management Cars & Trucks and Wings
Stefan Blank & Stephan Kuelgen

12 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Break

1 p.m. to 2p.m.:
Product management Cars & Trucks and Wings
Stefan Blank & Stephan Kuelgen

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.:
Customer Care
Julia Menzel & Claudia Jordan

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.:
Product management Cars & Trucks and Wings
Stefan Blank & Stephan Kuelgen

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.:
Head of construction
Rainer Schuh