Kaltenkirchener Jahrmarkt
Over 100 years of Volksfest tradition on the first weekend of September
About Jahrmarkt
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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.
Jahrmarkt — edition 2026
Jahrmarkt 2026
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of over a hundred years. Four days of festivities with around 80 exhibitors, classic rides, and two spectacular new attractions. The accessible tour on Monday afternoon remains one of the most cherished traditions of the festival.
Programme Jahrmarkt 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Opening of the Jahrmarkt on the Norderstraße festival grounds
- Full operation of all rides and stalls
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Full festival operation with live music in the marquees
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Full festival operation
Friday, September 11, 2026 — Closing Day
- 2:00 PM — Traditional accessible tour for people with disabilities (slower rides, reduced noise, easy access)
- Full festival operation until the evening
Rides 2026
- "Viva Mexiko" — Carousel with a Mexican theme
- "Dancer" — Spinning ride with acceleration
- "Jumper" — Jump ride
- Bumper cars "Uhse's Speedway"
- New attraction "Crazy Jumbo"
- New attraction "ULTIMATE"
- Six children's rides
Highlights Jahrmarkt 2026
- Over 80 exhibitors
- New attractions "Crazy Jumbo" and "ULTIMATE"
- Bumper cars "Uhse's Speedway"
- Accessible tour on the closing day
Prices Jahrmarkt 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and game stalls are charged individually (typically €3–5 per ride).
Practical information — Jahrmarkt
Getting There
Take the AKN train (A1 Hamburg-Eidelstedt–Kaltenkirchen) directly to Kaltenkirchen, festival grounds are a 10-minute walk away. By car, take the A7 (exit Kaltenkirchen). Parking is available in the town center and on the outskirts of the festival grounds.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides and game stalls are charged individually.
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Where it takes place Jahrmarkt
Festplatz Norderstraße
Norderstraße, 24568 Kaltenkirchen