Hohenlimburg City Festival

Hohenlimburg City Festival — Tradition for almost 40 years

From July 11th to 13th, 2026, the Hohenlimburg city centre will transform into a three-day festival mile. The Hohenlimburg City Festival is a well-established tradition — for almost four decades, the marksmen's opening with cannon shots from the Möller Monument has kicked off the first weekend in July.

Opening with Tradition — Marksmen and Cannon

A special feature that sets the Hohenlimburg City Festival apart from others: it begins with a marksmen's ceremony. The local marksmen's club opens the festival with cannon shots from the Möller Monument — a prominent monument above the town. This is followed by the traditional beer barrel tapping, which ushers in the social part of the festival.

Möller Monument — Historical Background

The Möller Monument commemorates Eduard Möller, an important Hohenlimburg industrialist of the 19th century. It stands elevated above the town and offers an impressive view from the slope. The annual cannon shots from the monument can be heard far beyond the district's borders — an acoustic signal that opens the city festival.

Program — Three Festival Days

Friday, July 11th, 2026 — Opening

• Cannon shots from the Möller Monument by the marksmen's club
• Beer barrel tapping
• Live music in the evening

Saturday, July 12th, 2026 — Main Festival Day

• All-day live music on several stages
• Stands with food, drinks, and products
• Stage program with cover bands and regional acts
• Evening show and night owl program

Sunday, July 13th, 2026 — Sunday Shopping

• Shops open in the town centre
• Family focus with children's program
• Festival winding down in the late afternoon

Hohenlimburg — District of Hagen

The district of Hagen-Hohenlimburg (approx. 27,000 inhabitants) is located in the south of the independent city of Hagen (North Rhine-Westphalia) and has been part of Hagen since the administrative reform in 1975. However, it retains its own identity — with its own town centre, the historic Hohenlimburg Castle, the Lenne valley, and a distinct club structure. The city festival has been the highlight of the district year here for decades.

Hohenlimburg Castle

A special feature of the district: Hohenlimburg Castle, one of the few surviving hilltop castles in Westphalia, towers over the Lenne valley. The castle now houses a museum focusing on the cold rolling history of Hohenlimburg's industrial operations. During the city festival, the castle attracts additional visitors.