Kirmes Fürstenau

A Spring Tradition in the Shadow of the Castle

The Kirmes Fürstenau is a fixed date in the event calendar of the town of Fürstenau and annually heralds the festival season in the northern Osnabrück district. The Volksfest has its roots in the town's centuries-old market rights and is now held as a modern showman's festival with carousels, food stalls, and game stands around the Schlosspromenade and the adjacent Pferdemarkt. The central location in the middle of the old town ensures that the Kirmes attracts not only families from Fürstenau itself but also visitors from the surrounding communities of Berge, Bippen, and Merzen.

Showmen, Stalls, and Pleasant Gatherings

Classic rides such as the chain carousel, dodgems, and children's carousel characterise the festival grounds. In addition, there are lottery stalls, shooting galleries, and throwing games to participate in. For refreshments, traditional food stalls offer bratwurst, fries, Schmalzkuchen (traditional doughnuts), candied almonds, and cotton candy. A well-stocked drinks stand with draft beer, mulled wine on cool evenings, and soft drinks invites visitors to linger. The evening illumination of the Schlosspromenade, accompanied by the background glow of Fürstenau Castle, is one of the most photogenic moments of the festival.

Embedded in City Life

The Kirmes Fürstenau is organised by the city administration in close coordination with the local showmen's association and is part of a vibrant annual event programme, which also includes the Fürstenau Christmas Market, the annual Schützenfest (marksmen's festival), and various castle concerts. Visitors can combine their trip with a walk through the historic old town, a visit to Fürstenau Castle, or a bike tour through the hilly landscape of the northern Osnabrück district.