October 5, 2026, 1:28 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
It was that time again over the weekend: The German Championship in Pumpkin Weighing took place in Ludwigsburg. Numerous growers competed with their giant pumpkins to send the heaviest pumpkin in the country into the race. In the end, however, only one participant prevailed and secured the title for the heaviest pumpkin in Germany.
The new German pumpkin champion hails from Hesse. Matthias Würsching won the competition with an “Atlantic Giant” pumpkin that tipped the scales at an impressive 986 kilograms. This left the competition far behind and secured him the title of Germany’s heaviest pumpkin in 2026.
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Germany’s Heaviest Pumpkins 2026
This year, too, numerous giant pumpkins entered the race at the German Championships. Behind the winner, a pumpkin from Brandenburg took second place with 562 kilograms. In third place was a specimen from Bavaria, weighing 547 kilograms. This meant there was more than a 400-kilogram difference between the first and second place pumpkins.
A total of 30 pumpkins competed in the event. In addition to the giant pumpkins, particularly large tomatoes and melons were also weighed.
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German Record Remains Unbroken
The winning weight was not enough for a new German record, however. The benchmark remains at 1,052 kilograms, set in 2023. Although Matthias Würsching’s pumpkin fell short of the record, it still weighed nearly a ton.
Not Only the Fattest Pumpkins Were Honored
The championships were not just about weight. In the “Long Gourd” category, the longest pumpkin was also awarded. A team from Brandenburg won with a specimen that reached a length of 3.2 meters.