Kirmes im Schlosspark Geislautern
Traditional district fair with festive service, beer tapping, and closing fireworks
About Geislauterner Kirmes
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Schlosspark Geislautern — the historic setting
The Schlosspark Geislautern is one of the largest and most beautiful park grounds in the Saarbrücken district. The remains of the former noble castle and extensive landscaped gardens make the park a popular local recreation area today. The fact that the Geislauterner Kirmes sets up its stage 'on the meadow in the Schlosspark' — as the organizers say — gives the event a very special character: instead of asphalt and city noise, here you'll find old trees, wide meadows, and the atmosphere of a historic park.
Sacred start with a festive service
The Kirmes traditionally begins on Saturday with a festive service at 5:30 PM in the Geislautern parish church. Afterwards, a procession, accompanied by the Fanfarencorps Völklingen, winds through the district to the Schlosspark. On the festival meadow, the traditional beer tapping follows — the official starting signal for four days of Kirmes. This combination of parish community, tradition, and folk festival is typically Saarlandic and reflects the region's Catholic heritage.
Club life at its heart
On Sunday — the main Kirmes day — the Geislautern clubs take center stage. Starting at 3 PM, the children's and youth departments of the Turnverein Geislautern present their performances — acrobatics, dance, floor gymnastics. Local music associations and choirs perform on the festival stage. In between, the clubs serve their guests with Schwenker (grilled meat skewers), Bratwurst, fries, Saarland beer, and coffee/cake. It's the classic club festival where the whole neighborhood participates.
Fireworks on Monday
The highlight for many families is the closing fireworks on Monday evening around 10 PM. Above the old trees of the Schlosspark and the remains of the former castle, the fireworks have a very special effect — a historic backdrop, a summer night sky, the shared moment of a district community.
Geislautern and Völklingen
Geislautern is a district of Völklingen in the Saarbrücken district. With just under 3,000 inhabitants, it's a typical Saarland district with its own parish, its own clubs, and its own sense of community. The Schlosspark Halle, Schloss-Kultur Geislautern e.V., and the working group of Geislautern clubs ensure a vibrant cultural program throughout the year — the Kirmes is the biggest joint event.
Geislauterner Kirmes — edition 2026
As in previous years, the working group of Geislautern clubs is organizing the event. It begins on Saturday afternoon with a festive service in the parish church, a procession to the Schlosspark, and beer tapping on the festival meadow. Sunday is the main Kirmes day with club performances and a family program. Monday features a family program and the closing fireworks.
The exact dates for 2026 will be announced in the weeks leading up to the festival via the city of Völklingen and the social media channels of the participating clubs.
Programme Geislauterner Kirmes 2026
Saturday, August 14, 2026 (likely) — Opening
- 5:30 PM — Festive service in Geislautern parish church
- Following: Procession with the Fanfarencorps Völklingen through Geislautern to the Schlosspark
- Beer tapping on the festival meadow
- Opening of the Kirmes with all rides
Sunday, August 15, 2026 — Main Kirmes Day
- Morning — Family breakfast, extended church service
- 3:00 PM — Performances by the children's and youth department of Turnverein Geislautern
- Afternoon — Performances by local music associations and choirs
- Catering by the Geislautern clubs with traditional Saarlandic festival food
- Evening — Main stage program
Monday, August 16, 2026 — Family Day with Fireworks
- During the day — Family program and full Kirmes operation
- Children's carousel with discounted ride prices
- Approx. 10:00 PM — Grand closing fireworks over the Schlosspark
- End of the Kirmes
Current information is available on the events calendar of the city of Völklingen and the Facebook pages of the clubs.
Highlights Geislauterner Kirmes 2026
- Festive service with procession and Fanfarencorps
- District fair in the heart of the historic Schlosspark
- Performances by Turnverein Geislautern
- Grand closing fireworks on Monday evening
- Free admission
Prices Geislauterner Kirmes 2026
Free admission. Rides and food are subject to charges at typical fair prices.
Practical information — Geislauterner Kirmes
Getting there
By car via the A620 (exit Völklingen) or the L267 to the Schlosspark meadow. Parking available at the edge of the park and in the district.
By train and bus
Völklingen station (DB), from there take a bus to Geislautern (line 145 or 146, stop Schlosspark Geislautern). Approx. 25 minutes by public transport from Saarbrücken main station.
Admission
Free admission. Rides and food are subject to a charge.
On-site
On the festival meadow: Festival tent with catering by local clubs, rides, children's carousel. The festive service and procession involve the Geislautern parish church.
Families
Family-friendly, ideal for an afternoon visit. Children's carousel and play activities during the day, closing fireworks on Monday evening as a major family experience.
Fireworks
Monday evening around 10 PM over the Schlosspark. Best viewed from the festival meadow and surrounding hills.
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Where it takes place Geislauterner Kirmes
Schlosspark Geislautern (Wiese)
Schlosspark Geislautern, 66333 Völklingen