St. Peter and Paul Patronal Feast and Kirta Chamerau
Patronal feast with Kirtabaum in the Bavarian Forest
About Kirta Chamerau
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Patronal Feast of the Apostle Princes
The Kirta in Chamerau – the patronal feast of the parish church of St. Peter and Paul – is a festive highlight in the church year of the municipality in the Cham district, in the heart of the Bavarian Forest. It is celebrated every year around the feast day of the apostle princes and church patrons Peter and Paul on June 29, to whom the parish church is dedicated.
The traditional centerpiece is the Kirtabaum: It is traditionally erected on the church square on the Friday evening before Kirta Sunday. Raising the Kirtabaum requires precision and is only successful through the cooperation of all local clubs. Afterwards, the Catholic Youth (KLJB) Chamerau takes care of serving visitors and holiday guests – with snacks, drinks, and convivial get-togethers.
Faith, Tradition, and Community Spirit
The parish church of St. Peter and Paul was rebuilt in the Baroque style from 1668 onwards after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1633. To this day, the Kirta combines the spiritual festive service for the patronal feast with the vibrant traditions and community spirit of the village – an authentic piece of festival culture from the Bavarian Forest.
Kirta Chamerau — edition 2026
Around the feast day of the church patrons Peter and Paul, Chamerau will celebrate its Kirta in 2026. On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Kirtabaum will be erected on the church square in the evening – through the precise cooperation of all local clubs. The festive highlight will be Kirta Sunday on June 28, 2026, with the patronal feast service in the parish church of St. Peter and Paul. The Catholic Youth (KLJB) Chamerau will provide catering for visitors and holiday guests.
Programme Kirta Chamerau 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Evening — Raising of the Kirtabaum on the church square by the local clubs
- Followed by catering by the KLJB Chamerau
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Kirta Sunday
- Patronal feast service in the parish church of St. Peter and Paul
- Convivial Kirta festivities around the Kirtabaum, catering by the KLJB
The exact schedule will be announced by the parish and clubs before the Kirta.
Highlights Kirta Chamerau 2026
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Getting There
Chamerau is located in the Cham district in the Bavarian Forest. The festival site is the church square of St. Peter and Paul in the village center.
Date Rule
The Kirta is celebrated around the feast day of Peter and Paul (June 29); the Kirtabaum is erected on the Friday evening before Kirta Sunday.
Admission
Admission is free; food and drinks are paid for on site.
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Where it takes place Kirta Chamerau
Kirchplatz St. Peter und Paul Chamerau