Name: Kirmes Otzenhausen 2026
Start: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dorfplatz Otzenhausen

Otzenhausen Kirmes

About Otzenhausen Kirmes

In August, the northern Saarland village of Otzenhausen celebrates its village fair – traditionally with a keg tapping by the marksmen, live music, a fairground olympiad, and a Schock tournament. Organised by the working group of Otzenhausen associations, in close proximity to the Celtic ring fort Hunnenring – one of the most important archaeological monuments in Saarland.

Dates 14 Aug — 17 Aug 2026

Venue Nonnweiler (10046)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Otzenhausen Kirmes — edition 2026

The Kirmes Otzenhausen 2026 is expected to take place in mid-August. A classic village fair with marksmen's keg tapping, live music, a Kirmes Olympiad, and Family Day.

The exact date for 2026 will be published by the working group of Otzenhausen associations in early summer on the Nonnweiler municipal website. Traditionally, the Kirmes runs for several days in mid-August, often around August 15th (Assumption Day).

Highlights Otzenhausen Kirmes 2026

Marksmen's keg tapping to open the event
Kirmes Olympiad and Schock Tournament
Family Day with children's programme
Proximity to the Hunnenring Celtic ring fort
Free admission

Programme Otzenhausen Kirmes 2026

Mid-August 2026 — Otzenhausen Village Square

Opening with keg tapping by the marksmen
Live music by regional bands over several days
Kirmes Olympiad – skill games between associations
Schock Tournament – the Saarland dice game
Family Day with children's programme
Catering by the associations

Specific date and daily schedule: available on nonnweiler.de before the festival.

Prices Otzenhausen Kirmes 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at association prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Otzenhausen Kirmes

Getting There

By car: A1 (Saarbrücken–Trier), exit Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen, then follow the signs. By train and bus: Nohfelden-Türkismühle station, then bus line to Otzenhausen.

Admission

Free admission. Catering provided by the Otzenhausen associations.

Combined Tip

Before or after the Kirmes: Visit the Celtic Park with the Hunnenring and Celtic Village – about 1 km from the village square.

Otzenhausen – the Hunnenring Village

Otzenhausen is a district of the municipality of Nonnweiler in the district of St. Wendel and is internationally known for the Hunnenring – a Celtic ring fort from the 1st century BC, which is one of the largest preserved Celtic fortifications in Central Europe. Today, the site is part of the Otzenhausen Celtic Park, a tourist highlight of Saarland. The village itself maintains a lively club life with its annual Kirmes.

Village Fair in August

The Kirmes Otzenhausen traditionally takes place in August, often around August 15th (Assumption Day) – a Catholic holiday of particular significance in the Catholic Saarland. The organiser is the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Otzenhausener Vereine (AGOV e.V.), an association of local clubs that jointly organise and finance the festival.

Programme with Tradition

Like many village fairs in Saarland, Otzenhausen follows a traditional schedule. The opening is often marked by the keg tapping by the marksmen – a symbolic act that kicks off the festival. Spread over several days are live music, the Kirmes Olympiad (skill games between clubs or teams), and the Schock tournament, a dice game very popular in Saarland. A Family Day with reduced prices and a family programme is firmly established.

Hunnenring as a Backdrop

Anyone visiting the Kirmes should plan a walk to the Hunnenring – the mighty stone ramparts of the Celtic fortress are only a few hundred metres from the village. The adjacent Celtic Village reconstructs life in the Iron Age and is an educational excursion for families.

In the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

Otzenhausen is located in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, one of the most wooded regions in Germany. Its high altitude (approx. 600 m above sea level) and unspoiled landscape make the region a popular hiking paradise. The Kirmes provides an occasion to explore the area in perfect summer weather.