Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt
Traditional autumn Kirchweih with a parade of Unity Couples
About Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt
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Kirwa in the Frankenwald
The town of Ludwigsstadt in the Kronach district, located in the far north of Upper Franconia on the border with Thuringia, celebrates its traditional Kirchweih every year in September. Organized by the Kirchweihgesellschaft Ludwigsstadt, the "Kerwa" is one of the social highlights of the year.
Customs and Program
The highlight is Kirchweih Sunday: From the morning onwards, traders set up their stalls in the historic market square. In the early afternoon, the parade of Unity Couples sets off – led by the mayor, it proceeds through the town to the Hermann-Söllner-Halle. A musical Kirchweih afternoon with the Stadtkapelle follows, and in the evening, the traditional dance evening with live music. Already on Thursday and Friday, local inns serve the "Schlachtschüssel" (butcher's platter).
Franconian-Thuringian Cuisine
Culinary, Thuringian dumplings and bratwurst specialties characterize the festival – a reflection of Ludwigsstadt's special location on the Bavarian-Thuringian border. The local innkeepers spoil their guests with typical Kirchweih dishes.
Regional Context
Ludwigsstadt is located in the Kronach district in the Upper Franconia administrative region in Bavaria, nestled in the low mountain landscape of the Frankenwald. The Kirchweih is closely linked to the town's identity and attracts guests from the entire Frankenwald region.
Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt — edition 2026
At the end of September 2026, Ludwigsstadt will celebrate its traditional Kirchweih. On Kirchweih Sunday, traders will set up their stalls in the historic market square, in the afternoon the parade of Unity Couples – led by the mayor – will proceed through the town to the Hermann-Söllner-Halle. A musical Kirchweih afternoon with the Stadtkapelle will follow, and in the evening, a dance evening with live music. Culinary highlights include Thuringian dumplings and bratwurst specialties. The festival is organized by the Kirchweihgesellschaft Ludwigsstadt.
Programme Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026
Kirchweih Sunday: Kirchweih market on the market square from the morning, parade of Unity Couples in the afternoon through the town to the Hermann-Söllner-Halle, followed by a musical Kirchweih afternoon with the Stadtkapelle and a dance evening with live music. In advance, "Schlachtschüssel" (butcher's platter) will be served in the local inns.
Highlights Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026
- Kirchweih market on the historic market square
- Parade of Unity Couples
- Musical Kirchweih afternoon in the Hermann-Söllner-Halle
- Dance evening with live music
- Thuringian dumplings and bratwurst specialties
Prices Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026
Kirchweih market and parade are free. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a charge.
Practical information — Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt
Getting there
Ludwigsstadt is located on the B85 federal road and the Nuremberg–Saalfeld railway line in the northern Frankenwald. Ludwigsstadt station is within walking distance of the market square.
Admission
Admission to the Kirchweih market and the parade is free. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a charge.
Date
The Kirchweih takes place annually in September, with Kirchweih Sunday as the highlight.
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Where it takes place Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt
Marktplatz und Hermann-Söllner-Halle Ludwigsstadt
Marktplatz, 96337 Ludwigsstadt