Dorfkirwa Trisching (Schmidgaden)
Oberpfalz Kirwa in the Trisching district of Schmidgaden — since 1980
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Trischinger Kirwa — Upper Palatinate Tradition since 1980
The Trischinger Kirwa is a prime example of a vibrant Upper Palatinate village Kirwa. Founded in 1980 — on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the local youth brass band — it has become a firm tradition in Trisching's village life. Eight Kirwa couples lead the festival program, with proceeds going towards the maintenance of the village community center.
Trisching — District of Schmidgaden in the Schwandorf District
Trisching is one of the districts of the Upper Palatinate municipality of Schmidgaden in the Schwandorf district (state of Bavaria). The municipality of Schmidgaden has around 4,000 inhabitants and consists of several villages and hamlets; Trisching is one of the traditional villages with a strong club life. The Oberpfalz, that eastern Bavarian sub-state on the border with the Czech Republic, has a particularly strong Kirwa tradition with a distinctive local character.
Kerwabaum, Kerwapaare, and Baumtanz — The Upper Palatinate Trilogy
Three elements characterize every Upper Palatinate Kirwa, including the Trischinger one:
- The Kerwabaum — a decorated spruce or fir tree, erected on Friday afternoon
- The 8 Kerwapaare (Kirwa couples) — young men and women in traditional Upper Palatinate attire, who officially lead the festival program
- The Baumtanz on Sunday afternoon — the highlight of the entire Kirwa, where the couples dance in a circle around the Kerwabaum, traditionally accompanied by the region's brass band
Organized by the Village Associations
Unlike some Kirwas that are supported by a single association, the Trisching village associations organize the Kirwa together: the youth brass band (whose 10th anniversary in 1980 led to the festival's founding), the sports club, the shooting club, and the fire department. This collective sponsorship is an expression of Trisching's community spirit and has ensured the festival's operation for over four decades.
Embedded in the Upper Palatinate Kirwa Calendar
The first weekend in September is a classic Kirwa date in the northern Oberpfalz. In the weeks before and after, other Kirwas with their own dates take place in the surrounding villages — those who enjoy traveling can experience different Upper Palatinate village Kirwas on consecutive weekends, each with its own choreography and bands.
Trischinger Kirwa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Trischinger Kirwa follows the proven three-day Upper Palatinate Kirwa program:
The kickoff on Friday, September 4, 2026, is the traditional raising of the Kerwabaum at 3:00 PM by the Trisching lads. At 7:30 PM, the beer tapping follows, accompanied by a band — based on the most recent previous edition, likely the band Rundumadum or a comparable Upper Palatinate dance formation.
On Saturday, September 5, the festival day begins with the evening mass at 6:00 PM in the Trisching St. Mary's Church. In the evening, a dance follows in the festival tent with a live band.
Sunday, September 6, marks the traditional Kirwa highlight: the Baumtanz at 2:30 PM with the eight Kirwa couples around the Kerwabaum; in the afternoon, coffee with musicians from Buchberg-Echo; in the evening, the festival tent; at 8:30 PM, the exciting Kerwabaum raffle, officially concluding the Kirwa year.
Programme Trischinger Kirwa 2026
Program — September 4 to 6, 2026
- Friday, 09/04/2026, 3:00 PM — Raising of the Kerwabaum by the Trisching Kirwa lads
- Friday, 09/04/2026, 7:30 PM — Beer tapping in the festival tent, performance by the band Rundumadum (Upper Palatinate dance formation)
- Saturday, 09/05/2026, 6:00 PM — Evening mass in the Trisching St. Mary's Church
- Saturday, 09/05/2026, evening — Dance evening with the band Tschamstera in the festival tent
- Sunday, 09/06/2026, 2:30 PM — Baumtanz with the 8 Kirwa couples around the Kerwabaum
- Sunday, 09/06/2026, afternoon — Coffee and cake with music by the Buchberg-Echo musicians
- Sunday, 09/06/2026, 8:30 PM — Kerwabaum raffle as the festival finale
Details will be provided via the official event calendar of the municipality of Schmidgaden (schmidgaden.de) and local press (onetz.de).
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Getting There
Trisching is located in the Schwandorf district, approx. 12 km northeast of Schwandorf and 35 km northeast of Regensburg. By car via the A 93 (Regensburg–Hof) and local roads. By train to Schwandorf, then bus or taxi.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food and drinks and dance evenings are paid for on-site in the festival tent. Proceeds go towards the village community center.
Accommodation
Guesthouses in Schmidgaden, hotels in Schwandorf (12 km) or Amberg (25 km).
Organizers
Trisching Village Associations (Youth Brass Band, Sports Club, Shooters, Fire Department) in cooperation with the Municipality of Schmidgaden. Current information at schmidgaden.de.
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Vereinsheim Trisching (Ortsteil Schmidgaden)