Kaltenkirchener Jahrmarkt

Kaltenkirchen in the Segeberg District

Kaltenkirchen is a medium-sized town with around 23,000 inhabitants in the Segeberg district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, directly on the A7 motorway between Hamburg and Neumünster. The town is an economic and growth center for the northern Hamburg metropolitan region — and has hosted its large Jahrmarkt (annual fair) on the first weekend of September for over a century.

The Festival Grounds

The festival grounds on Norderstraße transform into a Volksfest landscape with around 80 exhibitors for four days. At the center are the large rides:

• "Viva Mexiko" — Carousel with a Mexican theme
• "Dancer" — Spinning ride with acceleration
• "Jumper" — Jump ride
• Bumper cars "Uhse's Speedway" — A classic for all generations
• New attractions for 2026: "Crazy Jumbo" and "ULTIMATE"
• Six children's rides for younger families

Food and Atmosphere

Marquees with beer, bratwurst, fries, crêpes, almonds, gingerbread hearts — the full North German Kirmes experience. Families can find seating in the marquees, and live music is played on stages in the evenings.

Accessible Tour on Monday

A special tradition of the Kaltenkirchener Jahrmarkt: On the final Monday (2:00 PM), there is an accessible tour for people with disabilities — the showmen slow down the rides, reduce the noise, and ensure easy access without crowding. An inclusive gesture that sets the Jahrmarkt apart from many other Volksfests.