Name: Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz und Hermann-Söllner-Halle Ludwigsstadt

Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt

About Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt

The Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt is the traditional autumn Kirchweih of the Upper Franconian town in the Frankenwald. The Kirchweih market beckons on the historic market square, in the afternoon the parade of Unity Couples moves through the town, and in the Hermann-Söllner-Halle a musical Kirchweih afternoon and dance evening follow. With Thuringian dumplings and bratwurst specialties, the Kirwa combines Franconian-Thuringian customs on the state border.

Dates 26 Sep — 27 Sep 2026

Venue Ludwigsstadt (09476)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026 will be celebrated at the end of September. The Kirchweih market on the historic market square, the parade of Unity Couples, a musical Kirchweih afternoon, and the dance evening in the Hermann-Söllner-Halle characterize the festival.

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.

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

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.

Prices Kirchweih Ludwigsstadt 2026

Kirchweih market and parade are free. Food, drinks, and individual program items are subject to a charge.

Practical information

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.

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.