Name: Herbstkirchweih Zell im Fichtelgebirge 2026
Start: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Zell

Zeller Herbstkirchweih

About Zeller Herbstkirchweih

All day on the market square: the Herbstkirchweih (Autumn Fair) in Zell im Fichtelgebirge traditionally takes place on the Sunday after St. Gallus' Day (October 16th). A market with traders and stallholders, and autumnal activities in the "Gateway to the Fichtelgebirge" – a down-to-earth Franconian market fair without stall or pitch fees.

Dates 18 Oct — 18 Oct 2026

Venue Zell im Fichtelgebirge (09475)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Zeller Herbstkirchweih — edition 2026

The 2026 Herbstkirchweih will take place on Sunday, October 18th – the Sunday after St. Gallus' Day (October 16th) – all day on the market square of Zell im Fichtelgebirge. A market with traders and stallholders, and autumnal market activities will mark the day.

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the market town of Zell invites you to the traditional Herbstkirchweih on the market square. As per the rule "Sunday after October 16th (St. Gallus' Day)", the fair will be celebrated all day. A market with traders and stallholders will fill the square, along with food and the convivial fair atmosphere of the northern Fichtelgebirge. No stall or pitch fees will be charged for traders.

Highlights Zeller Herbstkirchweih 2026

All-day market fair on the historic market square, market with traders and stallholders, traditional fair atmosphere in the Gateway to the Fichtelgebirge.

Programme Zeller Herbstkirchweih 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

All day — Herbstkirchweih on Zell Market Square
Market with traders and stallholders
Food and convivial fair atmosphere

The exact daily program will be announced by the market town of Zell before the fair.

Prices Zeller Herbstkirchweih 2026

Free admission. No stall or pitch fees for traders.

Practical information

Practical information — Zeller Herbstkirchweih

Getting There

Zell im Fichtelgebirge is located in the Hof district on the northern edge of the Fichtelgebirge. The market square in the town centre is the venue.

Date Rule

The Herbstkirchweih always takes place on the Sunday after October 16th (St. Gallus' Day).

Admission

Admission is free; no stall or pitch fees are charged for traders.

Market Fair at the Gateway to the Fichtelgebirge

Zell im Fichtelgebirge, the "Gateway to the Fichtelgebirge" in the Hof district, holds two traditional Kirchweihen (fairs) per year – a summer fair on the Sunday after July 2nd and the Herbstkirchweih (Autumn Fair) on the Sunday after St. Gallus' Day, October 16th. Both are celebrated all day on the market square.

The Herbstkirchweih is a genuine Franconian market fair: a market with traders and stallholders fills the square, along with food and the convivial atmosphere that brings the entire market community and visitors from the northern Fichtelgebirge together. Notably: The market town of Zell charges no stall or pitch fees, making the market particularly attractive for traders and stallholders.

Vibrant Market Tradition

The Kirchweih is organised and managed by the market town of Zell. They strive to keep the market square varied to ensure the market activities remain lively. The Herbstkirchweih marks the end of the market season before winter in the Fichtelgebirge.