Kerwa and Street Festival Himmelkron
Upper Franconian Pentecost Kerwa with Street Festival at the Bauhof
About Kerwa Himmelkron
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Pentecost Kerwa in Upper Franconia
The Himmelkron Kerwa is a traditional Franconian Pentecost Kerwa in the Kulmbach district, at the transition between the Frankenwald and the Fichtelgebirge. It differs from most Kirchweihen (church consecration festivals) in that it is not organized by a single organizer, but is supported by the entire club life of the village – each major club contributes its own Kerwa event, and the municipality crowns the weekend with a large street festival on Whit Monday.
Program at Several Locations
The festival begins as early as the week before Pentecost with the Kerwa-Schlachtschüssel by the local breeders' club (KTZV) at the Kleintierzüchterheim and the Kerwaessen by TSV Himmelkron at the TSV gymnasium restaurant. On Whit Saturday and Sunday, the Kerwa events of the Volunteer Fire Department at the Bauhof follow, with catering, live music, and club evenings. The grand finale on Whit Monday is the large street festival of the municipality and all clubs, which transforms the town center around the Bauhof into an open festival mile.
Gramppus, Beer, and Homebrewers
A special feature of Himmelkron is Gramppus, a local beer mixed drink that has been served since 1993 on Whit Monday from 12 p.m. Himmelkron cultivates a distinct beer culture – not least through the Himmelkron Homebrewers' Club, which is also traditionally represented at the Kerwa. With Kulmbach as a nearby center of the Upper Franconian brewing industry, this fits well: the region is one of the most densely populated brewing landscapes in Europe.
Himmelkron in the Kulmbach District
Himmelkron is located in the Kulmbach district in Upper Franconia, on the A9 motorway between Bayreuth and Hof. The town is primarily known for the former Cistercian nunnery Himmelkron and for its particularly vibrant club culture. The Kerwa and the street festival have been the social highlight of the municipality's Pentecost calendar for decades – complemented by the nearby Kliesterer Zeltkerwa.
What to Expect
- Schlachtschüssel by the KTZV at the Kleintierzüchterheim
- Kerwaessen by TSV Himmelkron at the TSV club house
- Kerwa events by the Volunteer Fire Department at the Bauhof
- Large street festival on Whit Monday with participation of all local clubs
- Gramppus beer from 12 p.m. on Whit Monday
- Live music, Upper Franconian beer culture, and club catering
Kerwa Himmelkron — edition 2026
The Himmelkron Kerwa 2026 is spread over several days and locations around Pentecost. As early as Thursday, May 21, the KTZV invites you to the Kerwa-Schlachtschüssel at the Kleintierzüchterheim, followed on Friday, May 22, by the Kerwaessen by TSV Himmelkron at the TSV club house.
On Whit Saturday, May 23, and Whit Sunday, May 24, the Himmelkron Volunteer Fire Department takes over with the main Kerwa events at the Bauhof. The highlight is the large street festival on Whit Monday, May 25, which the municipality organizes together with all local clubs at the Bauhof – with a stage program, club stands, catering, and the traditional Gramppus beer service starting at 12 p.m.
Programme Kerwa Himmelkron 2026
Pentecost May 21 to 25, 2026 – Himmelkron
- Thursday 05/21, from 6 p.m.: Kerwa-Schlachtschüssel by the KTZV at the Kleintierzüchterheim
- Friday 05/22, from 6 p.m.: Kerwaessen by TSV Himmelkron at the TSV gymnasium restaurant
- Saturday 05/23, from 6 p.m.: Kerwa at the Bauhof, organized by the Himmelkron Volunteer Fire Department
- Whit Sunday 05/24, from 6 p.m.: Continuation of the FFW Kerwa at the Bauhof with live music
- Whit Monday 05/25: Large street festival by the municipality and all clubs at the Bauhof, traditional Gramppus beer service from 12 p.m.
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Getting There
By Car: A9 Berlin–Munich, exit Bad Berneck / Himmelkron, directly in the town. By Train: nearest station is Bad Berneck-Himmelkron / Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg, then continue by bus or car.
Admission
Admission to all events is free.
Contact
Himmelkron Municipality, information via himmelkron.de and local clubs (FF Himmelkron, TSV, KTZV, Homebrewers).
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Bauhof und Ortsmitte Himmelkron
Bauhof Himmelkron, 95502 Himmelkron