EAST (EAST-CON) is a German furry convention established in 2011 that occupies the mountaintop Ringberg Hotel in Suhl, Thuringia. Often called a "castle-con" for its isolated hilltop setting, it drew 948 attendees in 2025.
Rather than a city-center setting, EAST offers a retreat isolated within the Thuringian Forest. The entire 460-guest hotel sits atop a mountain, and once attendees arrive, they are fully immersed. This physical isolation removes outside distractions, fostering a close-knit, social environment that contrasts with the pace of larger conventions like Eurofurence.
The mountaintop views provide some of the best natural fursuit photoshoot backdrops on the continent.
For its August 5-9, 2026 edition, the convention returns with the "Tropical Dream" theme. The event celebrates the convention's history within the isolated forest setting of the Ringberg Hotel.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Aug 5-9 | Tropical Dream | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Sep 17-21 | EAST THE 13TH | 948 | (TSV Tierisch Grenzenlos e.V.) | Nygault |
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