Kirmes Oechsen
Traditional Autumn Kirmes in the Thuringian Rhön — Wartburgkreis
About Kirmes Oechsen
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Autumn Kirmes in a Rhön Half-Timbered Village
Oechsen is a small municipality in the Wartburgkreis on the edge of the Thuringian Rhön, known for its ensemble of half-timbered houses and the St. Laurentius Church. Once a year, in autumn, the clubhouse on the edge of the village becomes the festival grounds: the Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen organizes the annual kirmes, a village festival that brings generations together for a long weekend.
Kirmes Dance, Frühschoppen, Lumpenball
The program follows the classic village kirmes of the Rhön: on Friday or Saturday evening, opening with dance music (Kirmestanz), on Sunday morning Frühschoppen with brass music and hearty cuisine, in the afternoon children's kirmes with games and a carousel, and finally an oldies party with Lumpenball (costumed ball) and surprises. Coffee and cake are served all day, baked by the women of the village clubs.
Village Clubs as Organizers of the Kirmes
The Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen is the organizer of the kirmes, supported by SV «Grün-Weiß» Oechsen, the MC Oechsen-Rhön (motorcycle club), and the entire village community. Besides club festivals, the kirmes is the most important date in the village calendar and an occasion for former Oechsen residents to return to their families.
Rhön — Land of Open Vistas
Oechsen is located in the Wartburgkreis district in the state of Thuringia, on the border with Hesse and not far from Bad Salzungen. The Rhön — a biosphere reserve and «Land of Open Vistas» — offers hiking opportunities and views around Oechsen. Those arriving for the kirmes can combine the long weekend with a hike in the Hohe Rhön, a visit to the Wasserkuppe, or a short trip to Bad Salzungen.
Kirmes Oechsen — edition 2026
Kirmes 2026 — Date to follow
The Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen is planning the autumn kirmes 2026 according to the usual pattern — the date, band bookings, and detailed program will be published in late summer. The venue remains the hall at the clubhouse on the edge of the village.
Expected Program
Opening with kirmes dance on Saturday evening, Sunday Frühschoppen with brass music and hearty Rhön cuisine, children's kirmes in the afternoon, and concluding oldies party with Lumpenball. Coffee and homemade cake throughout the weekend.
Programme Kirmes Oechsen 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — Kirmes Oechsen
- Date: Autumn 2026, exact weekend to be announced by the Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen in good time (in previous years, usually late September or early October)
- Opening Evening: Kirmes dance with live band in the festival tent at the clubhouse
- Sunday Morning: Frühschoppen with brass music, hearty lunch cuisine
- Sunday Afternoon: Children's kirmes with carousel, games, and surprises; coffee & homemade cake
- Sunday Evening: Oldies party with Lumpenball (costumed ball)
- Organizers: Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen, with support from SV «Grün-Weiß» Oechsen and MC Oechsen-Rhön
Current program and date: www.kirmes-oechsen.de
Highlights Kirmes Oechsen 2026
- Kirmes dance on the opening evening
- Sunday Frühschoppen with brass music
- Children's kirmes with carousel and games
- Oldies party with Lumpenball
- Village community in a half-timbered village in the Thuringian Rhön
Prices Kirmes Oechsen 2026
Admission to the dance evenings is usually low or free (details will be published by the Kirmesgesellschaft). Food and drinks available on-site.
Practical information — Kirmes Oechsen
Date 2026
Autumn 2026 (date to be announced by the Kirmesgesellschaft Oechsen in good time).
Location
Hall at the clubhouse, 36404 Oechsen, Wartburgkreis (Thuringian Rhön).
Getting There
By car: A4 or A66 to Bad Salzungen / Vacha, then L1024/L3171 to Oechsen. By public transport: Vacha or Bad Salzungen train station, then bus to Oechsen.
Admission
Free or a small admission fee for dance evenings (details on-site).
Tip
Combine the kirmes with a Rhön hike: the Hohe Rhön and the Wasserkuppe are reachable in under an hour's drive.
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Where it takes place Kirmes Oechsen
Clubhaus Oechsen
Halle beim Clubhaus, 36404 Oechsen