Name: Odenwälder Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld 2026
Start: 2026-07-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Wilhelmsfeld und Odenwaldhalle

Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld

About Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld

On the first weekend of July, the spa town of Wilhelmsfeld in the southern Odenwald transforms into a cheerful festival setting. For three days, from Saturday to Monday, the community celebrates its Odenwälder Kerwe with a small amusement park, festival tent, and culinary delights under the open sky or in the tent. The highlight for sports enthusiasts is the traditional Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf on Sunday morning – a scenically magnificent running route from the Odenwaldhalle via Riesenberg, Linde, and Prinzensitz with distances from a half marathon to a 6.4 km run. A warm, village atmosphere at an altitude of 365 meters – perfect for summer excursions in the Rhein-Neckar district.

Dates 04 Jul — 06 Jul 2026

Venue Wilhelmsfeld (08226)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld — edition 2026

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The Odenwälder Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld 2026 takes place from Saturday, July 4th to Monday, July 6th – three days of festival tent, amusement park, and culinary specialties from local clubs. On Sunday, July 5th, the 23rd Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf also starts with a half marathon, 10-km run, 6.4-km run, and a 10-km walking route from the Odenwaldhalle.

From July 4th to 6th, 2026, Wilhelmsfeld celebrates its Odenwälder Kerwe – as always on the first weekend of July. Saturday and Sunday focus on the festival tent, the small amusement park, and catering by the local clubs. The 23rd Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf on Sunday, July 5th, starts at the Odenwaldhalle and follows the scenically attractive route via Riesenberg, Linde, Prinzensitz, Sitzbuche, Tanzplatz, and Münchel back. Monday traditionally concludes with a Frühschoppen and cozy get-togethers.

Highlights Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld 2026

23rd Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf on Sunday morning
View from the Prinzensitz (499 m)
Small amusement park in the town center
Catering by the local clubs

Programme Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld 2026

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Opening and catering in the festival tent
Amusement park with rides
Stalls of the local clubs

Sunday, July 5th, 2026

Morning: 23rd Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf — Start Odenwaldhalle
Distances: Half marathon, 10-km run, 6.4-km run, 10-km walking
Route: Odenwaldhalle → Riesenberg → Linde → Prinzensitz (499 m) → Sitzbuche → Tanzplatz → Münchel → Odenwaldhalle
Afternoon: Family program, amusement park, and festival tent

Monday, July 6th, 2026

Frühschoppen and closing in the festival tent
Catering by the Wilhelmsfeld clubs

Prices Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld 2026

Free admission to the Kerwe. Kerwelauf starting fees depending on the distance, registration at kerwelauf.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwe Wilhelmsfeld

Getting There

You can reach Wilhelmsfeld from Heidelberg via the B45 or the country road L536 in about 20 minutes by car. By public transport, bus 33 runs from Heidelberg main station. Parking is available around the town center and the Odenwaldhalle.

Dates 2026

Saturday, July 4th, Sunday, July 5th, and Monday, July 6th, 2026 (first weekend of July). Kerwelauf on Sunday, July 5th, starting at the Odenwaldhalle.

Admission

Free admission. Kerwelauf starting fee depending on the distance, registration via kerwelauf.de.

Tip

Combine your festival visit with a hike to the Königstuhl or a walk in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.

Wilhelmsfelder Kerwe — Tradition in the Odenwald

The Odenwälder Kerwe in Wilhelmsfeld is one of the most charming summer festivals in the Rhein-Neckar district (state of Baden-Württemberg). Every year on the first weekend of July, the spa town at an altitude of 365 meters transforms into a colorful festival backdrop – for three days, from Saturday to Monday, the community celebrates its Kirchweih (church consecration festival) together with its clubs.

Kerwelauf — Scenic Highlight

The Wilhelmsfelder Kerwelauf, one of the oldest running events in the Odenwald, is the sporting centerpiece of the weekend. The start is on Sunday morning at the Odenwaldhalle, from where the route leads over the Riesenberg, the Linde, and the Prinzensitz (at 499 m, the highest point of the route), Sitzbuche, Tanzplatz, and Münchel back to the hall. Optionally, a half marathon, 10 km run, 6.4 km run, and a 10 km walking route are available. The views over the Odenwald and the challenging elevation gain make the run a must-do event for running enthusiasts in the region.

Amusement Park and Festival Tent

Around the town center, a small amusement park offers carousels and rides for families and children. In the festival tent and at the stalls of the local clubs, you can get regional Odenwald specialties – from the classic bratwurst roll and Kerwekuchen (festival cake) to beer from regional breweries. The clubs, from the fire department and sports club to music and singing clubs, are the carriers and soul of the festival.

Wilhelmsfeld — Spa Town in the Odenwald

Wilhelmsfeld (around 3,300 inhabitants) is located in the southern Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, about 15 kilometers northeast of Heidelberg. The state-recognized spa town is a popular excursion destination between Bergstraße, Neckartal, and Odenwald. The Kerwe is the social highlight of the summer and brings together locals, former Wilhelmsfeld residents, and guests from the entire Rhein-Neckar district.

A Weekend of Tradition

Those who want to combine the Kerwe with the Kerwelauf should plan for a two-day stay: Saturday evening in the festival tent, Sunday morning for the run, and Sunday afternoon in the amusement park. Monday traditionally brings a quieter conclusion with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) and cozy get-togethers of the clubs.