Kirchweih Runding
Edition 2026 Music Folk Brass band

Kirchweih Runding

Traditional village Kirchweih in the Bavarian Forest

Runding — Landkreis Cham (09372)
Dates 10 Jul — 12 Jul 2026
Venue Runding (09372)
Prices Free
Status

About Kirchweih Runding

The Runding Kirchweih is traditionally celebrated on the weekend after the mountain Kirchweih on Haidstein. In the Bavarian Forest, the program follows a firmly established choreography: raising the Kirtabaum (festival tree) in the Raindorf district on Friday, beer garden with folk dances on Saturday after the evening mass, market and beer festival on the village square on Sunday. A true Upper Palatinate-Lower Bavarian village Kirchweih.

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Kirchweih in the Shadow of the Castle Ruin

The Runding Kirchweih is the annual Kirchweih of the municipality of Runding in the Lower Bavarian district of Cham. It follows a regionally anchored sequence: it is traditionally celebrated on the weekend after the Berg-Kirchweih on Haidstein – one of the most famous mountain Kirchweihen in the Bavarian Forest.

Three Days, Three Focuses

The program is divided into three days:

  • Friday: Raising of the Kirtabaum in the Raindorf district – a custom typical for the region, accompanied by brass music and catering
  • Saturday: Beer garden with folk dances after the evening mass – the folk dances are performed by local traditional costume and heritage associations
  • Sunday: Market and beer festival on Runding's village square – festival tent, beer service, snack stands, live music

Runding Castle Ruin

The imposing Runding Castle Ruin, one of the largest castle sites in Bavaria, towers over the village. The castle was rebuilt several times in the Middle Ages, is partially restored today, and gives the community a historical accent that also plays a role in the festival setting.

Runding in the Cham District

Runding is located in the Lower Bavarian district of Cham in the Upper Palatinate region, nestled in the hilly landscape of the Bavarian Forest. The municipality comprises several districts and hamlets, including Raindorf, which is particularly prominent during the Kirchweih through the Kirtabaum raising.

Kirchweih Runding — edition 2026

The Runding Kirchweih 2026 is scheduled for the weekend after the Berg-Kirchweih on Haidstein, likely around July 11 and 12, 2026. Program: Kirtabaum raising in Raindorf on Friday, beer garden with folk dances on Saturday after the evening mass, market and beer festival on Runding village square on Sunday.

The 2026 edition adheres to the traditional rhythm: it follows the popular Berg-Kirchweih on Haidstein in terms of timing, thus offering an ideal follow-up date for visitors to the Bavarian Forest on a summer weekend.

Exact dates and the complete program will be published in good time by the municipality of Runding and the participating associations on the municipal website and in the local press.

Programme Kirchweih Runding 2026

Program 2026 – 3 Days of Kirchweih Runding

  • Friday afternoon (July 10 or 11)Kirtabaum Raising in the Raindorf district with catering and brass music
  • Saturday evening (July 11) – Evening mass, followed by Beer garden with folk dances by local heritage and traditional costume associations
  • Sunday (July 12)Market on Runding village square with regional stalls, followed by Beer festival with festival tent, beer service, snack specialties, and live music

The exact festival sequence is dependent on weather and associations; the municipality of Runding will provide information before the Kirchweih on its official website and notices.

Highlights Kirchweih Runding 2026

  • Kirtabaum raising in the Raindorf district
  • Folk dances after the evening mass on Saturday
  • Market and beer festival on the village square on Sunday
  • Scenery of the Bavarian Forest and the Runding Castle Ruin
  • Following the Berg-Kirchweih on Haidstein

Prices Kirchweih Runding 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for on site.

Practical information — Kirchweih Runding

Getting There

Runding is located about 10 km east of Cham. By car via the B 20 or country road. Train connection via Cham, then bus or taxi to Runding.

Admission

Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Food and drinks are paid for on site.

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Where it takes place Kirchweih Runding

Dorfplatz Runding / Hameau Raindorf

Dorfplatz Runding, 93486 Runding

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