Kirchweih Behringersdorf

A Franconian Kärwa with a Modern Twist

The Behringersdorf Kirchweih – Franconian "Kärwa" – takes place annually on the third weekend of June in the Sophienpark. The festival grounds are located in the Behringersdorf district of the municipality of Schwaig near Nuremberg, east of the Middle Franconian metropolis, in the Nürnberger Land district. Since moving to this new location, the festival has gained significant profile.

Tradition Meets Creativity

The Kärwa upholds classic Franconian tradition: erecting the Kirwabaum, beer tapping by the mayor, a festival parade, dancing under the tree, and Franconian specialties in the beer tent. At the same time, the Kirchweihverein Behringersdorf consistently opts for extraordinary themes that generate regional attention – legendary are the "Kir Wars" theme (Star Wars parody) or the "Viva Las Vegas"-style Sunday with an Elvis impersonator and showgirls.

Beach Volleyball on 140 Tons of Sand

A special feature in recent years: a beach volleyball tournament is held before the actual Kärwa begins. 140 tons of sand are brought in for three courts, and ten teams compete for the "Zapf-Pokal" (tapping trophy). The tournament has become a firm kickoff to the festival days and fills the Sophienpark even before the official opening on Monday (the daily schedule varies in some years).

Program Structure

• Friday: Festival kickoff with live music, beer tapping, beer tent operation
• Saturday: Beach volleyball tournament, festival evening with band, dancing under the Kirwabaum
• Sunday: Festival service, morning pint with themed performance, family afternoon, evening event
• Monday: Children's program, festival finale with musical program and "resurrection" of the Kirwabaum

Location in the Nürnberger Land

Behringersdorf is located directly on the eastern city limits of Nuremberg, reachable by S-Bahn line S1 from Nuremberg Central Station in approx. 10 minutes. Schwaig near Nuremberg belongs to the Nürnberger Land district in Middle Franconia (Bavaria) and, along with Behringersdorf, Schwaig, and Malmsbach, is part of a close-knit network of clubs and customs. The Kärwa is a central element of local culture in this region and, at the same time, a melting pot for younger generations from the northern Nuremberg metropolitan area.