Keschdefeschd Annweiler am Trifels
Two days celebrating the chestnut – Annweiler transforms into a stage for the 'Pfälzer Keschde' on German Unity Day
About Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026
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The Keschdefeschd Annweiler am Trifels is one of the most popular autumn festivals on the Südliche Weinstraße. It is entirely dedicated to the chestnut – in the local dialect, Keschde – which grows in large numbers in the forests around Annweiler. The combination of sandstone soils, a mild climate, and extensive mixed forests makes the Pfälzerwald the largest contiguous region for sweet chestnuts north of the Alps.
A Whole Town in Chestnut Fever
On the two festival days around October 3rd, the center of Annweiler transforms into a stage for the Keschde. Stalls with chestnut specialties line the squares and alleys: Kastaniencreme (chestnut cream) and Kastanienhonig (chestnut honey) as spreads, Kastanienlikör (chestnut liqueur) as a digestif, Kastanienbratwurst (chestnut sausage) as a main course, along with Kastanien-Chutney (chestnut chutney), chestnut chocolate, and pasta made from chestnut flour. In addition, there are classic freshly roasted chestnuts sold in bags.
Annweiler and the Trifels
Annweiler am Trifels, with just under 7,500 inhabitants, is one of the oldest towns in the Palatinate and has been closely associated with the imperial Trifels Castle since the Middle Ages. The imperial regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation were kept in the castle towering above the town in the 12th and 13th centuries; Richard the Lionheart was also temporarily imprisoned here after his return from the Third Crusade. The backdrop of a medieval townscape, half-timbered houses, and views of the castle provide a special setting for the Keschdefeschd.
Accessible and Family-Friendly
The festival is designated as accessible, allowing wheelchair users and visitors with mobility impairments to stroll through the town center without obstacles. Families will find activities for children among the stalls. In addition to the culinary offerings, hiking clubs offer guided walks into the chestnut forests, often with tastings directly in the groves.
Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026 — edition 2026
The Keschdefeschd 2026 continues the successful concept of previous years: two days of chestnut specialties, complemented by cultural fringe events in the town center. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring and summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Numerous regional producers and restaurateurs are expected again with their full range of chestnut products, supplemented by stalls offering Palatinate wine, freshly pressed Federweißen (new wine), and hearty side dishes from regional production.
Programme Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026 2026
Provisional Schedule 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Annweiler Tourist Office in the spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday, 03.10.2026: Opening of the Keschdefeschd in the morning, continuous market operation in the squares, chestnut gastronomy at the stalls, accompanying program of live music and children's activities.
- Sunday, 04.10.2026: Continuation of the market, morning pint (Frühschoppen), guided chestnut hikes into the surrounding slopes of the Pfälzerwald (registration at the Tourist Office), family afternoon.
Detailed program, hike times, and musical performances will be published from summer 2026 onwards at suedlicheweinstrasse.de/keschdefeschd.
Highlights Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026 2026
- Festival weekend entirely dedicated to the Palatinate chestnut
- Chestnut cream, liqueur, honey, bratwurst, chutney at market stalls
- Accessible festival grounds in the historic town center
- Guided hikes into the chestnut groves
- In the shadow of the imperial Trifels Castle
Prices Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026 2026
Practical information — Keschdefeschd Annweiler 2026
Date 2026: Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, 2026.
Location: Annweiler am Trifels town center (squares and alleys of the town center).
Admission: Free.
Accessibility: Festival grounds accessible.
Getting there: Annweiler train station on the Landau – Pirmasens line; bus and car from Landau and Pirmasens. Parking spaces are signposted outside the town center.
Organizer and Information: Büro für Tourismus Annweiler am Trifels, Tel. +49 6346-2200.
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