Florianstag Wissen – Fire Brigade and City Festival
Day of the Volunteer Fire Brigade with a City Festival Character in Wissen
About Florianstag Wissen
The Florianstag in Wissen is an event with a dual character: it honors the work of the Volunteer Fire Brigade and simultaneously creates an attractive city festival that enlivens the entire Wissen city center. Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, has been a symbol of courage, commitment, and community for centuries – the Florianstag translates these values into a contemporary festival culture.
Fire Brigade in Focus
The Wissen Volunteer Fire Brigade presents itself on this day with its fleet, its personnel, and its drills. Spectators can experience firsthand how a modern fire brigade operation unfolds: instructions, rescue operations, firefighting, foam drills. Children can often put on a helmet, explore a fire engine, or master a small practice course.
City Festival Character
In parallel, the city center transforms into a festival mile. Stalls from local clubs, restaurateurs, and businesses offer food and drinks, and a stage is set up for musical performances. Residents of Wissen use the day to rediscover the city center and connect with each other.
Festive Church Service
A festive church service related to Saint Florian is traditionally part of the program. It is usually celebrated in the parish church or outdoors and underscores the spiritual dimension of the day.
Promoting Volunteerism
Beyond the festive component, the Florianstag is an important platform for promoting volunteerism: those interested in joining the Volunteer Fire Brigade or the youth fire brigade can find competent contacts here, gather information, and get a first impression of club life.
Florianstag Wissen — edition 2026
The Florianstag 2026 in Wissen takes place on Saturday, June 13. The venue is the city center.
Detailed information about the program will be communicated in advance by the City of Wissen and the Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Programme Florianstag Wissen 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be announced in advance by the organizer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Morning: Festive church service commemorating Saint Florian, followed by the opening of the city festival
- Midday: First demonstration drills by the Volunteer Fire Brigade, opening of club stalls and catering
- Afternoon: Main program with capability display, ladder truck demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, live music on stage
- Evening: Cozy conclusion with catering and music
Highlights Florianstag Wissen 2026
- Demonstration drills by the Wissen Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Festive church service commemorating Saint Florian
- Hands-on activities and bouncy castles for children
- City festival in the center with live music and catering
Prices Florianstag Wissen 2026
Practical information — Florianstag Wissen
Organizer: City of Wissen in cooperation with the Wissen Volunteer Fire Brigade
Location: City Center Wissen, 57537 Wissen (Sieg)
Admission: free
Family-Friendly: Hands-on activities and demonstration drills for children
Arrival: Wissen is easily accessible via the B 62 and the Sieg railway line (RB 90)
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