Kirchweih Kraftshof
The last Kirchweih in Nuremberg North in the Knoblauchsland
About Kärwa Kraftshof
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Kärwa in the Knoblauchsland
The Kirchweih Kraftshof is the annual Kärwa of the Nuremberg district of Kraftshof, located in the Knoblauchsland – the traditional vegetable-growing region in the north of the Middle Franconian major city of Nuremberg. It is considered the last Kirchweih in Nuremberg North of the year, thus concluding the Franconian Kärwa season in the region.
Four Days of Customs
Celebrations take place around the cozy Kärwa-Platz on Schiestlstraße, on the edge of Kraftshof next to the playground and the Ski-Club Knoblauchsland. Highlights include the beer tapping with competition on Friday, fetching and erecting the pole on Saturday, the festive church service and the grand parade on Sunday, and on Monday, the Frühschoppen (morning pint) with a company Olympics, the Betzenaustanzen, and the "Kirchweihbeerdigung" (Kirchweih funeral).
Betzentanz in Costume
The emotional conclusion on Monday is the Betzentanz at the Kärwabaum: The three chairmen of the "Kärwaboum" (Kirchweih lads) and the Kärwamädchen (Kirchweih girls) dance in traditional Franconian costume until the music suddenly stops. It is the central element of the Kärwa's closing and the highlight of the customs.
Tradition on the Outskirts of Nuremberg
Supported by the Kärwaboum and the Kraftshofer Bund, the Kirchweih Kraftshof combines village customs with its location in the urban area. The historic village center with the fortified church of St. Georg provides a special setting for the Kärwa – an event firmly anchored in Nuremberg's Kirchweih calendar.
Kärwa Kraftshof — edition 2026
Kärwa Kraftshof 2026 runs from September 18 to 21 around the Kärwa square on Schiestlstraße in the Knoblauchsland. It is organized by the Kärwaboum and the Kraftshofer Bund. As every year, it is the last Kirchweih in Nuremberg North. Highlights include beer tapping and competition on Friday, fetching and erecting the pole on Saturday, the festive church service and the grand parade on Sunday, and on Monday, Frühschoppen with company Olympics, Betzenaustanzen in costume, and the "Kirchweihbeerdigung" (Kirchweih funeral).
Programme Kärwa Kraftshof 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
- Beer tapping to open the Kärwa
- Competition at the Kärwa square, followed by festivities with music
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Fetching the Kärwabaum (Kirchweih pole) with musical accompaniment
- Erection of the Kärwabaum by the Kärwaboum
- Festivities with music in the evening
Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Festive church service
- Grand parade through Kraftshof
- Festivities at the Kärwa square
Monday, September 21, 2026
- Frühschoppen with company Olympics
- Betzentanz at the Kärwabaum – the three chairmen of the Kärwaboum and the Kärwamädchen dance in traditional costume
- "Kirchweihbeerdigung" as the traditional conclusion of the Kärwa
Specific band names and exact times for 2026 will be announced by the Kärwaboum or the Kraftshofer Bund shortly before the Kärwa; the schedule presented follows the proven structure of the Kraftshof Kirchweih over many years.
Highlights Kärwa Kraftshof 2026
Prices Kärwa Kraftshof 2026
Practical information — Kärwa Kraftshof
Getting there
Kraftshof is located in the north of Nuremberg in the Knoblauchsland, accessible by bus lines from Nuremberg and by car via the Nordwesttangente. The Kärwa-Platz is located on Schiestlstraße on the outskirts of the village.
Admission
Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Food and drinks are available at the Kärwa-Platz.
Tip
The erection of the pole on Saturday and the Betzenaustanzen on Monday are the highlights of the customs. A walk to the fortified church of St. Georg in the historic village center is worthwhile.
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Where it takes place Kärwa Kraftshof
Kärwa-Platz Kraftshof (Knoblauchsland)
Schiestlstraße, 90427 Nürnberg