Enzweihinger Kirbe
Traditional Kirbe in the Vaihingen district of Enzweihingen
About Enzweihinger Kirbe
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Kirbe — What is it?
In Württemberg-Swabian dialect, the Kirbe (also Kirbevor or Kirchweih) is the Kirchweih festival — a traditional folk festival originally celebrated to mark the patron saint's day or the consecration of the church. Over the centuries, the Kirbe has evolved from a purely religious festival day into a secular village or district festival, with local associations, gastronomy, and family programs at its core. In Württemberg, there are Kirben in almost every village, each on a fixed date each year, often with its own traditions and customs.
The Enzweihinger Kirbe on the Saturday before Totensonntag
The Enzweihinger Kirbe has a special date: it always takes place on the Saturday before Totensonntag — the last weekend of the church year. In 2026, Totensonntag falls on November 22nd, making the Kirbe on Saturday, November 21st, 2026. This late November date means the Enzweihinger Kirbe is a late Kirbe, one of the last of the Kirbe year in Württemberg — the Kirbe calendar begins in spring and ends with the late Kirben in November.
Craft Market and Association Program
At the heart of the Enzweihinger Kirbe is the craft market in the town center, with stalls offering regional crafts, specialties, wool textiles, jewelry, and gift ideas for the upcoming Advent season. Simultaneously, there are programs organized by local associations around the Parkscheune and the Kirchplatz — the local associations (music association, sports club, Liederkranz choir, fire department, Landfrauen, church communities) run catering stands with Swabian specialties: Maultaschen, ham, bratwurst, potato salad, cake from the farmhouse kitchen, wine from the Stromberg region, beer on tap, and mulled wine for the cool late autumn.
Enzweihingen — A District with History
Enzweihingen is one of the largest districts of Vaihingen an der Enz in the Ludwigsburg district. With its approximately 4,000 inhabitants, the district has retained its village identity and thrives on an active community of local associations. Vaihingen an der Enz itself (28,000 inhabitants) is located in the western Ludwigsburg district, nestled between Stromberg-Heuchelberg, the Enz valley, and Württemberg vineyards. Visitors to the Enzweihinger Kirbe can combine their visit with a stroll through the historic old town of Vaihingen or a wine hike on the Stromberg — especially in November, the vineyards glow in autumnal colors.
Enzweihinger Kirbe — edition 2026
The Enzweihinger Kirbe will take place in 2026 on Saturday, November 21st — on the traditional date of "Saturday before Totensonntag." In 2026, Totensonntag falls on November 22nd, making the Kirbe on November 21st.
In the Vaihingen district of Enzweihingen, the program is spread throughout the day: a craft market in the town center, association stands around the Parkscheune and Kirchplatz, and Swabian catering with regional specialties. The detailed program will be published on vaihingen.de.
Programme Enzweihinger Kirbe 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026 — Enzweihingen
Daytime — Craft Market in the Town Center
- Stalls of regional craftspeople and manufacturers
- Wool textiles, jewelry, ceramics, wood crafts
- Gift ideas for the upcoming Advent season
- Specialties and honey from the Stromberg-Heuchelberg region
Association Program at the Parkscheune and Kirchplatz
- Musikverein Enzweihingen (Music Association) — Brass music and performances
- Sportverein (Sports Club) — Catering stand
- Liederkranz Enzweihingen (Singing Association) — Choir performances and catering
- Feuerwehr Enzweihingen (Fire Department) — Catering stand with grilled specialties
- Landfrauen (Rural Women's Association) — Coffee and homemade cakes
- Kirchengemeinden (Church Communities) — Community catering and Advent pre-programs
Swabian Catering
- Maultaschen in broth
- Ham platters and sausage specialties
- Bratwurst from the grill
- Swabian potato salad and seasonal side dishes
- Cakes from the farmhouse kitchen, Linzer Torte, marble cake
- Wine from Stromberg-Heuchelberg (Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling)
- Beer on tap
- Mulled wine and children's punch for the late autumn chill
Evening Program
- Musical performances in the Parkscheune
- Convivial gathering of the associations
- Festival winding down in the late evening
The complete 2026 program with all associations, catering stands, market stall distribution, and performance times will be published shortly before the festival date on the website of the City of Vaihingen and on vaihingen.events.
Highlights Enzweihinger Kirbe 2026
- Traditional date "Saturday before Totensonntag"
- Craft market in the town center
- Association program at Parkscheune and Kirchplatz
- Swabian specialties and Stromberg wines
- Free admission
- One of the late Kirben in the Württemberg Kirbe calendar
Prices Enzweihinger Kirbe 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks are sold at the association stands. Wine, beer, and mulled wine at market prices, cakes and Swabian specialties at cost price. Proceeds go to the work of the Enzweihingen associations.
Practical information — Enzweihinger Kirbe
Getting There
Enzweihingen is located in the Ludwigsburg district. By car: A8 exit Vaihingen-Ensingen or A81 exit Sersheim, then B10. By train: Line Stuttgart–Bruchsal, stop Vaihingen Stadt, then bus 580 to Enzweihingen. Parking in the town center or at the festival grounds.
Admission
Free admission.
Good to Know
November weather — dress warmly, scarf and hat recommended. Current program and stall distribution on vaihingen.de and vaihingen.events. Mulled wine and bratwurst included — the typical late autumn Kirbe atmosphere.
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Where it takes place Enzweihinger Kirbe
Parkscheune und Kirchplatz Enzweihingen
Ortskern Enzweihingen, 71665 Vaihingen an der Enz