Frankenwaldverein — 150th Anniversary Weekend in Nordhalben
Festival Weekend and Hiking Experience Day at the Founding Location
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150 Years Frankenwaldverein
1876 — when Bismarck was still Chancellor and the German Empire was only five years old — 23 citizens in the small Upper Franconian market town of Nordhalben joined together to form an "association for the care and promotion of tourism in the Frankenwald." It was one of the earliest hiking associations in Germany. Today, the Frankenwaldverein e.V. has over 20,000 members, manages 4,200 km of marked hiking trails in the Frankenwald, is the holder of the prestigious FrankenwaldSteig (Top Trail Germany), and maintains hiking lodges, trail markings, shelters, and nature education programs.
Festival Weekend at the Founding Location
For its 150th anniversary, the association returns to its founding location, Nordhalben. The weekend of June 13th to 14th, 2026, combines two days of festivities: an official ceremony on Saturday with a Franconian-cheerful festival evening in the Nordwaldhalle, and on Sunday, the grand Frankenwald Hiking Experience Day with family hikes, information stands, guided tours, and hands-on activities.
Hix-Tradimix, Amelie von Feilitzsch, and Sven Bach
The festival evening on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, starting at 8 PM (doors open at 7 PM) in the Nordwaldhalle features a high-caliber program: the Franconian family group Hix-Tradimix from the Hof region, reinterpreting traditional Franconian folk music with accordion, clarinets, saxophone, and tuba; violinist Amelie von Feilitzsch; and Bavarian comedian Sven Bach. Reserved table seating is available for groups of 4 or more (registration via [email protected]).
Hiking Experience Day on Sunday
Sunday, June 14th, starting at 10 AM, is the ultimate family day: Guided tours on the FrankenwaldSteigla through the Bärwurzwiesen meadows, information stands from local groups, hands-on activities for children, and regional delicacies. The entire event has the character of a folk hiking day with a festive atmosphere — a perfect opportunity to discover the Frankenwald in all its diversity.
Nordhalben and the Frankenwald
Nordhalben is located in the extreme northeast of Upper Franconia, in the district of Kronach, on the border with Thuringia. At 705 m, it is one of the highest communities in the Frankenwald — the "Nordwald," the historical name for the region, lives on in the association's name. The Frankenwald itself is a low mountain range between the Thuringian Forest and the Fichtelgebirge, characterized by slate, dense forests, clear streams, and quiet high plateaus — an ideal hiking area.
150 Years Frankenwaldverein — edition 2026
The grand anniversary weekend in 2026 is the highlight of the festivities for the 150th anniversary of the Frankenwaldverein. On Saturday, June 13th, an official ceremony will open the weekend. Starting at 8 PM, the Franconian-cheerful festival evening will begin in the Nordwaldhalle with the family group Hix-Tradimix from the Hof region, violinist Amelie von Feilitzsch, and comedian Sven Bach.
On Sunday, June 14th, from 10 AM to 6 PM, the Frankenwald Hiking Experience Day will take place around the Nordwaldhalle. Guided hikes on the FrankenwaldSteigla through the Bärwurzwiesen meadows, information stands from Frankenwaldverein local groups, hands-on activities for children, nature talks, and regional delicacies will make the day a family experience in the low mountain range.
Programme 150 Years Frankenwaldverein 2026
150 Years Frankenwaldverein — Festival Weekend June 13–14, 2026, Nordhalben
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Ceremonial Act and Festival Evening
- Afternoon — Official ceremonial act for the 150th founding anniversary of the Frankenwaldverein in Nordhalben (1876–2026)
- 7:00 PM — Doors open Nordwaldhalle
- 8:00 PM — Franconian-cheerful festival evening: Hix-Tradimix (Franconian family group from the Hof region with traditional folk music in a modern arrangement — accordion, clarinets, saxophone, tuba)
- Supporting program: Amelie von Feilitzsch (violin) and Sven Bach (comedy)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Frankenwald Hiking Experience Day
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM — Hiking Experience Day around the Nordwaldhalle
- Guided hike on the FrankenwaldSteigla through the Bärwurzwiesen meadows
- Information stands from Frankenwaldverein local groups from across the association's area
- Family-friendly hands-on activities, nature talks
- Regional delicacies, drinks, and snacks
Ticket reservation for the Saturday festival evening: [email protected]. Groups of 4 or more receive reserved table seating. More information at frankenwaldverein.de/veranstaltungen.
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Getting There
Nordhalben is located in the district of Kronach, approx. 35 km northeast of Kronach and 100 km northwest of Bayreuth. By car via the B85 (Kronach–Nordhalben). By train only with limitations: nearest station is Kronach, from there by bus or on-call taxi. Parking available at the Nordwaldhalle and in the town center.
Tickets and Registration
Tickets for the festival evening on June 13th from the Nordhalben local group: [email protected]. Reservations for groups of 4 or more with reserved table seating. The hiking experience day on June 14th is freely accessible; guided hikes take place at fixed times.
Tips
Bring hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing — the weather in the Hochfrankenwald can be changeable even in June. Combining it with a weekend in the Frankenwald is recommended: FrankenwaldSteig (250 km), Frankenwald Adventure Pool in Kronach, castle ruins like Lauenstein. Overnight stays in Nordhalben (small guesthouses, hiking lodge), Kronach, or Hof.
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Nordwaldhalle Nordhalben und FrankenwaldSteigla
Nordwaldhalle, Nordhalben, 96365 Nordhalben