Hüttenbach Kirchweih
Franconian Kirwa in the Simmelsdorf district of Hüttenbach with Kirwabaum-Aufstellen
About Hüttenbach Kirwa
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Franconian Kirwa in the Nürnberger Land
The Hüttenbach Kirchweih is the annual Kirwa in the Hüttenbach district of the municipality of Simmelsdorf, located in the Nürnberger Land district (Middle Franconia, Bavaria). It is one of the liveliest village Kirwas in the region and is run entirely by volunteers.
The Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V.
The organizer is the association Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V. The members, Kirwaboum and Kirwamadla, take care of everything themselves – from planning and setup to full catering. This voluntary tradition shapes the familiar, authentic character of the festival and makes it known far beyond the village.
Customs: Kirwala-Ausgraben and Baumaufstellen
The festival begins on Friday with the traditional 'Kirwala-Ausgraben', and in the evening, a band plays in the festival tent. On Saturday, the Kirwaboum fetch the Kirwabaum (Kirwa tree) and erect it together in the old Franconian manner – an effort of strength and, at the same time, the social highlight of the Kirwa. Over the following days, the festival tent operations, brass music, dancing, and Franconian delicacies set the tone, until the Kirwala is symbolically buried again at the end.
A Festival for the Whole Region
The Hüttenbach Kirwa is known for its exuberant atmosphere and great fun, attracting visitors from all over the Nürnberger Land. It is a firm fixture in the Franconian Kirwa calendar and an example of how a small village keeps its traditions alive with great dedication.
Hüttenbach Kirwa — edition 2026
The Hüttenbach Kirwa 2026 runs from June 12 to June 16, 2026, in the Hüttenbach district of the municipality of Simmelsdorf. The traditional schedule: On Friday, the Kirwa begins with the 'Kirwala-Ausgraben', and in the evening, a band plays in the festival tent. On Saturday, the Kirwaboum fetch the Kirwabaum and erect it together.
On the following days, the festival tent operations, brass music, dancing, and Franconian delicacies set the tone. At the end, the Kirwala is symbolically buried again. The Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V. will publish the complete daily program for 2026 on their website.
Programme Hüttenbach Kirwa 2026
Schedule of the Hüttenbach Kirwa 2026
June 12–16, 2026, Hüttenbach town center (Simmelsdorf):
- Friday, June 12 – Kirwala-Ausgraben to kick things off; band in the festival tent in the evening
- Saturday, June 13 – Kirwaboum fetch the Kirwabaum and erect it together; festival tent operations with music
- Sunday to Tuesday – Festival tent operations, brass music, dancing, Franconian delicacies; symbolic Kirwala burial at the end
The specific bands, times, and program details for 2026 will be announced by the Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V. via kirwafreunde-huettenbach.de; they were not yet available in detail at the time of research.
Highlights Hüttenbach Kirwa 2026
- Kirwala-Ausgraben on Friday as a traditional start
- Kirwabaum erection by the Kirwaboum on Saturday
- Festival tent operations with brass music and dancing over five days
- Entirely run by volunteers from Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V.
Prices Hüttenbach Kirwa 2026
Admission is free. Costs apply for festival beer, food, and drinks in the festival tent.
Practical information — Hüttenbach Kirwa
Getting There
Hüttenbach is a district of Simmelsdorf in the Nürnberger Land district. By car via the A9 (exit Schnaittach) towards Simmelsdorf–Hüttenbach. Public transport from Nuremberg/Lauf by bus into the Schnaittach valley.
Admission
Entry to the festival grounds and tent is free; payment is for food, drinks, and festival beer.
Contact
Kirwafreunde Hüttenbach 1992 e.V. – Information, directions, and program available at kirwafreunde-huettenbach.de.
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