Kirmes Unterellen
Annual Kirmes (fair) of the Werra-region village Unterellen — early September in the Wartburgkreis
About Kirmes Unterellen
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Werra Region Kirmes
Unterellen is a district of the municipality Gerstungen in the Wartburgkreis. The region lies on the Werra river, on the border between Thuringia and Hesse — historically a crossroads between the two federal states, near the A4 motorway (Frankfurt–Dresden) and the railway line. The annual Unterellen Kirmes in early September is a fixed date in the festival calendar of the Gerstungen districts.
Festival Grounds and Village Community
The festival tent is erected on the Unterellen festival grounds (Pfarrgasse), along with carousels, a swing boat, and food stalls. Three days of program — Thursday (or Friday) festival opening, Saturday main festival day with a dance event in the festival tent, Sunday morning pint and family day. Live music by regional bands from West Thuringia and North Hesse, playing a classic cover band repertoire with Schlager, Pop, and Rock.
Gerstungen and Surroundings
Gerstungen, with its eight districts (including Unterellen, Untersuhl, Marksuhl), is one of the largest municipalities by area in Thuringia. The Kirmes tradition is maintained in several districts simultaneously — the Kirmes Untersuhl is a separate event, as is the Kirmes in other districts, each on different weekends.
Kirmes Unterellen — edition 2026
Village Kirmes 2026
From September 4th to 7th, 2026, the Unterellen festival grounds open their gates for the annual Kirmes. Festival tent with live music by regional bands, carousels and rides, food stalls — a classic village fair from the Wartburgkreis.
Programme Kirmes Unterellen 2026
Program Overview 2026 — Kirmes Unterellen
- Friday, September 4th — Festival Opening: Opening at the festival tent, live music with a regional cover band
- Saturday, September 5th — Main Festival Day: All-day Kirmes operation, carousels, festival tent with dancing and live music until late at night
- Sunday, September 6th — Family Day: Morning pint with brass music, family program and children's carousels; afternoon family concert
- Monday, September 7th — Festival Finale: Relaxed conclusion with morning pint and clean-up
- Festival tent, carousels, swing boat, food stalls
Highlights Kirmes Unterellen 2026
- Unterellen festival grounds with festival tent
- Live music by regional bands
- Family Day on Sunday
- Traditional village Kirmes in the Wartburgkreis
Prices Kirmes Unterellen 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and carousels are paid for on-site.
Practical information — Kirmes Unterellen
Date 2026
Friday to Monday, September 4th to 7th, 2026.
Location
Festplatz Unterellen, Pfarrgasse, 99834 Gerstungen OT Unterellen.
Getting There
By car: A4 Frankfurt–Dresden, exit Wildeck-Obersuhl or Gerstungen. By train: Gerstungen station on the Bebra–Eisenach line, then by bus or car to Unterellen.
Admission
Free.
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Where it takes place Kirmes Unterellen
Festplatz Unterellen
Festplatz Unterellen, Pfarrgasse, 99834 Gerstungen