Oberhausen Kerwe

Palatinate Kerwe Tradition in the Bergzabern Region

The Oberhausen Kerwe follows the classic Palatinate Kerwe choreography: barrel tapping on Friday, dance evening on Saturday, morning pint with brass music on Sunday. A festival tent, drinks stands, a stage, and food stalls characterize the festival grounds. Palatinate specialties – Saumagen, Bratwurst, Leberknödel, Flammkuchen – complement the gastronomic offerings. Draft beer and wine from Southern Palatinate vintners flow at the beverage stands.

Three Days of Festival Culture

In the evenings, live bands, DJs, and Palatinate dialect groups provide the atmosphere. The Kerwe is a meeting point for the citizens of Oberhausen and visitors from the neighboring towns of Bad Bergzabern, Pleisweiler-Oberhofen, Klingenmünster, and the southern Bienwald region. The familiar atmosphere of the small town shapes the festival – a typical Palatinate village festival without tourist pressure.

Wine of the Region

Wine from the vineyards of the Südliche Weinstraße (Southern Palatinate Wine Route) plays a central role. The vintners from Oberhausen and neighboring areas serve Riesling, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), cuvées, and Rosé. Wine here is not a secondary matter but an integral part of the Kerwe atmosphere and the Palatinate way of life.

Oberhausen in the Southernmost Tip of the Palatinate

Oberhausen is located in the southernmost tip of the Palatinate, nestled between the vineyards of the Südliche Weinstraße and the Bienwald forest. The town belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde Bad Bergzabern and is connected to the spa town by country roads. Visitors to the Oberhausen Kerwe can combine the weekend with a walk through the Bienwald or a hike in the vineyards.