Nemmersdorfer Kerwa
Traditional four-day Kirchweih in the Goldkronach district of Nemmersdorf with Kerwabaum and community life
About Kerwa Nemmersdorf
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A Village Kerwa in the Fichtelgebirge Foothills
The Nemmersdorfer Kerwa is part of the rich tapestry of Upper Franconian Kirchweih traditions that keep the customs of the rural region alive each year. Nemmersdorf is a district of the town of Goldkronach in the Bayreuth district, located in the foothills of the Fichtelgebirge. With only a few hundred inhabitants, the Kerwa here remains a true village festival – supported by the Kerwagesellschaft (festival society), local clubs, the fire department, and the parish community.
Four Days of Village Festival Culture
The Kerwa traditionally spans four days – from Friday to Monday. It kicks off with the Kerwaessen (festival meal) in the ASV hall on Friday evening, a communal dinner for the Kerwaleut' (festival organizers) and guests, during which the young Kerwapaare (festival couples) open the weekend. Saturday features the Kerwabaum erection, the beer tapping, and the first dance evening. Sunday is the main festival day with Frühschoppen (morning pint), a festive church service, and dancing. Monday traditionally concludes the Kerwa.
Kerwabaum and Customs
As with many Franconian Kirchweihen, the Kerwabaum and the Kerwapaare play a central role. The young Kerwaleute from the village organize the festival, wear traditional costumes or matching Kerwa shirts, fetch the tree from the forest, erect it in the village square, and finally "dance it down" on Monday. The Kerwabaum symbolizes the village's vitality and the connection between generations.
Franconian Specialties
Culinary delights await guests with Upper Franconian specialties: Schäuferla (pork shoulder with bone), Bratwürste (sausages), Sauerbraten (marinated roast), Knödel (dumplings), Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Franconian Pilsner, and Weissbier. Homemade cakes, coffee in the afternoon, and a hearty breakfast on Sunday round off the program.
Goldkronach – Humboldt Town in the Fichtelgebirge Foothills
Goldkronach, the mother town of Nemmersdorf, is known as the Alexander von Humboldt Town: The great naturalist managed the Prussian mining authorities there in the early 19th century. Goldkronach thrives on this history – the Gold Mining Museum commemorates medieval gold extraction in the Fichtelgebirge. The Nemmersdorfer Kerwa complements these tourist highlights with an authentic, unscripted piece of folk culture.
Kerwa Nemmersdorf — edition 2026
Nemmersdorfer Kerwa 2026
The 2026 edition runs from August 28th to 31st in the Nemmersdorf district of the town of Goldkronach. Opening on Friday, August 28th at 6:00 PM with the Kerwa opening and Kerwaessen in the ASV hall.
Program
Saturday features the Kerwabaum erection on the village square, followed by the beer tapping and the first dance evening. Sunday begins the main festival day with a festive church service, Frühschoppen, lunch with Franconian specialties, and afternoon coffee. In the evening, a dance band will play. Monday traditionally concludes the Kerwa.
Catering
Schäuferla, Bratwürste, Sauerbraten, Knödel, homemade cakes, and Upper Franconian beer on tap.
Programme Kerwa Nemmersdorf 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026 – Kerwa Opening
- From 6:00 PM: Kerwa opening and Kerwaessen in the ASV hall
- Young Kerwapaare open the festival
Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Kerwabaum and Beer Tapping
- Afternoon: Erection of the Kerwabaum on the village square
- Evening: Beer tapping and first dance evening
- Catering with Franconian specialties
Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Morning: Festive church service in the parish church
- Frühschoppen on the village square with brass music
- Lunch with Schäuferla and Knödel
- Afternoon: Coffee and cake
- Evening: Dance evening with live band
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Kerwa Conclusion
- Festival conclusion and "dancing down" the Kerwabaum
- Last communal evening in the hall or on the village square
Venues
- Nemmersdorf Village Square – Kerwabaum, catering, dance evenings
- ASV Hall Nemmersdorf – Kerwaessen, bad weather program
- Parish Church Nemmersdorf – Festive church service
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Getting There
By car via the B2 (Bayreuth – Hof) and turn off towards Goldkronach. The district of Nemmersdorf is accessible via the district road from Goldkronach. By public transport via bus from Bayreuth.
Opening Hours
Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM: Kerwa opening and Kerwaessen in the ASV hall. Saturday to Monday, all-day festival operations on the village square. Exact daily times and program details available at goldkronach.de.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and dance evenings at the stalls and in the hall are at your own expense.
Organizer
Kerwagesellschaft Nemmersdorf in cooperation with the town of Goldkronach. Information at goldkronach.de.
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