Fürstenhausen District Festival
Three-day community festival on Erich-Schmidt-Platz in Völklingen
About Fürstenhausen District Festival
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A Festival with History
Fürstenhausen is one of the northwestern districts of Völklingen, located across the Saar river and historically deeply rooted in mining and steel production. The proximity to the Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage site is palpable here – many families have grandfathers or great-grandfathers who worked in the plant. The district festival on Erich-Schmidt-Platz is an expression of this close-knit village and industrial identity.
Three Days of Community Spirit
For three days – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon – the central square in the village center transforms into a festival mile. Associations from the district set up stalls: the sports club (SV 1919 Fürstenhausen), KSV Deutsche Eiche, carnival clubs, the shooting club, and church and youth groups. Each stall offers homemade food and drinks, from grilled specialties (Schwenkbraten) and fries to homemade cakes on Sunday afternoon.
Live Music All Three Days
Regional bands, DJ sets, and interactive programs alternate on the main stage. Friday evening is dominated by rock and cover bands, Saturday the main stage becomes more dance-oriented with Schlager and chart music, and Sunday focuses on the traditional morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass band music, followed by an afternoon for families and a children's program.
Anniversary 2022 – Tradition Since Then
The festival received additional attention in 2022 when Völklingen celebrated 1200 years of city history, and Fürstenhausen integrated its district festival into the anniversary series. Since then, the event has been established as a permanent annual fixture in the summer calendar. Dates vary slightly between June and July and are determined by the Fürstenhausen Local Council in coordination with the district associations.
Fürstenhausen District Festival — edition 2026
The Fürstenhausen District Festival will again take place on Erich-Schmidt-Platz in 2026. Usual opening hours are Friday from 6 PM, Saturday from 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM. Live music and entertainment are planned for all three days.
The exact date will be announced in spring 2026 by the local council in coordination with the participating associations – typically on a weekend between mid-June and mid-July, depending on school holidays and parallel city festivals in Völklingen.
Programme Fürstenhausen District Festival 2026
Planned Program Schedule (based on previous years)
Friday from 6:00 PM — Kick-off
- 6:00 PM — Opening of the festival grounds and catering stalls
- 7:00 PM — Live band on the main stage (Rock/Cover)
- 10:00 PM — DJ Set
Saturday from 5:00 PM — Dance Evening
- 5:00 PM — Festival opens with coffee and cake
- 7:00 PM — Live band (Schlager/Charts)
- 10:00 PM — Dance evening with DJ
Sunday from 1:00 PM — Family Day
- 1:00 PM — Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass music
- 2:00 PM — Coffee and cake at the association stall
- 3:00 PM — Children's program (games, face painting)
- 5:00 PM — Wind-down with relaxed live music
Program and date will be officially confirmed in spring 2026 on voelklingen.de and in the Fürstenhausen event calendar.
Highlights Fürstenhausen District Festival 2026
- Three days of association festival on the central Erich-Schmidt-Platz
- Several local associations with food and drink stalls
- Live music on all three days
- Sunday morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass music and family program
- Close to Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage site for a combined visit
Prices Fürstenhausen District Festival 2026
Free admission. Catering by the district associations at usual prices.
Practical information — Fürstenhausen District Festival
Getting There
Völklingen-Fürstenhausen is located in the Saarbrücken regional association, about 12 km west of Saarbrücken. By public transport from Saarbrücken main station, take the S1 train to Völklingen, then bus lines 110 or 111 to Fürstenhausen. By car, take the A620 (exit Völklingen).
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks from the district associations are available at usual prices.
Tip
Combine your visit with a tour of the nearby Völklingen Ironworks UNESCO World Heritage site – it's only a few minutes' drive across the Saar bridge from the Fürstenhausen festival grounds.
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Erich-Schmidt-Platz
Erich-Schmidt-Platz, Fürstenhausen, 66333 Völklingen
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