Name: Kirchweih Schniegling 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Pfarrhof der Evangelischen Versöhnungskirche Schniegling

Schnieglinger Kärwa

About Schnieglinger Kärwa

The Schniegling Kirchweih is one of Nuremberg's characteristic district Kirchweihen and has been celebrated for decades at the parish courtyard of the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation on Holsteiner Straße. From July 3rd to 6th, 2026, the parish garden in the northwest of Nuremberg will be transformed into a small, intimate festival area with a carousel, festival beer, bratwurst, tombola, and the traditional raising of the Kirchweih tree. A festival weekend that keeps the close connection between the district and the parish community alive.

Dates 03 Jul — 06 Jul 2026

Venue Nürnberg (09564)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schnieglinger Kärwa — edition 2026

From Friday, July 3rd, to Monday, July 6th, 2026, the Schniegling Kirchweih will take place at the parish courtyard of the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation on Holsteiner Straße. Four days of festivities with the raising of the Kärwabaum, carousel, tombola, festival service, and brass choir — the classic Franconian district Kärwa, organized by the Schniegling Evangelical Parish community.

The Schniegling Kirchweih 2026 runs from Friday, July 3rd, to Monday, July 6th, at the parish courtyard of the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation at Holsteiner Straße 13-19. As every year, the weekend begins with the ceremonial raising of the Kärwabaum and the festival opening on Friday afternoon. The carousel, tombola, bratwurst stand, and beer service are open throughout the festival weekend.

Sunday is traditionally the spiritual highlight: a Festival Service in the Church of Reconciliation, accompanied by the parish's brass choir, followed by an extended Frühschoppen in the parish garden. In the afternoon, coffee and homemade cake are served, and in the evening, there is live music in the garden. Monday is traditionally dedicated to winding down the festival with a small program.

Highlights Schnieglinger Kärwa 2026

Raising of the Kärwabaum on Friday, Festival Service with brass choir on Sunday, Frühschoppen and coffee with homemade cake in the parish garden, Franconian Kärwa beer on tap.

Programme Schnieglinger Kärwa 2026

Schniegling Kärwa July 3–6, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 — Opening at the parish courtyard, raising of the Kärwabaum, opening of the carousel and stalls
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Festival operations all day, live music in the parish garden in the evening, festival beer on tap and grilled specialties
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Festival Service in the Church of Reconciliation with brass choir, followed by Frühschoppen, afternoon coffee and cake, evening concert
Monday, July 6, 2026 — Festival winding down with Kärwa program and closing

Detailed daily program and times will be announced in advance by the Schniegling Evangelical Parish community (notice at the church, parish newsletter). The official overview of all Nuremberg district Kirchweihen in 2026 can be found at nuernberg.de.

Prices Schnieglinger Kärwa 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at typical folk festival prices. Proceeds from the tombola and sales stalls benefit the kindergarten and community work of the Evangelical Parish community.

Practical information

Practical information — Schnieglinger Kärwa

Getting There

Holsteiner Straße 13-19 is located in the northwest of Nuremberg and is accessible by tram 4 (Schniegling stop) and various bus lines. By car via Schnieglinger Hauptstraße; parking spaces in the vicinity are limited.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks at typical folk festival prices; proceeds from the tombola and cake sale go to community work and the kindergarten.

Tips

Small and family-friendly — ideal for a Sunday afternoon stroll with a Frühschoppen, brass choir, and coffee with homemade cake. Detailed program available annually from the Nuremberg Real Estate Department and on the district page of the Church of Reconciliation.

One of Nuremberg's Traditional District Kirchweihen

The Kirchweih in Schniegling, a quiet district in the northwest of Nuremberg, is part of the rich Franconian Kärwa tradition. With around 40 district Kirchweihen per year between the end of April and the end of September, Nuremberg is one of Germany's cities richest in Kirchweihen — and Schniegling cultivates the tradition particularly intensely. Unlike the large commercial folk festivals, the Schniegling festival days take place on a manageable scale: not on a festival ground with a Ferris wheel and roller coaster, but directly at the Parish Courtyard of the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation on Holsteiner Straße.

Parish Courtyard, Kirchweih Tree, and Community Spirit

The charm of the Schniegling Kärwa lies in the mix of parish atmosphere and Franconian joie de vivre. A central element is the traditional Kärwabaum (Kirchweih tree), which is erected by the local clubs before the opening. In addition, there is a carousel and stalls, live music in the parish garden, a classic Sunday morning pint (Frühschoppen) with a brass choir, and the obligatory festival beer on tap. The proceeds from the tombola and sales stalls traditionally benefit the kindergarten and community work.

Kirchweih in the Schniegling District

Schniegling is located between the A750 bypass and the Pegnitzgrund, nestled between Wetzendorf, Almoshof, and Maxfeld. The Church of Reconciliation with its striking brick tower has been the spiritual and social center of the neighborhood since the 20th century. The Kärwa here is not just a festival, but also an anchor point of local identity: for four days, Schniegling families, former confirmands, and older community members meet in the parish courtyard.

The Right Format for the Kärwa Season

If you are looking for a quieter, more authentic Kärwa atmosphere than at the folk festival on Dutzendteich or the Altstadtfest, Schniegling is the place for you. The Schniegling Kirchweih is part of a dense Kärwa calendar that dominates the summer months in Nuremberg — if you want to experience the district character, you shouldn't miss it.