Ornbau Old Town Festival with Jakobikirchweih

Festival in the medieval bridge town

The Ornbau Old Town Festival with Jakobikirchweih is the social highlight of the summer in Ornbau, a historic small town in the Middle Franconian district of Ansbach in Bavaria. Ornbau is one of Bavaria's oldest bridge towns on the Altmühl and is considered the "gateway to the Franconian Lake District." For several days, the picturesque old town area transforms into a festive stage.

Jakobikirchweih and Old Town Flair

The festival is closely linked to the traditional Jakobikirchweih (St. James's Fair), which is celebrated in honor of Saint James. In the narrow alleys of the historic old town, there is lively activity throughout the festival weekend: beer tapping, festival catering, live music, and social gatherings bring locals and guests together.

The Traditional Jakobimarkt

A firm component is the Jakobimarkt (St. James's Market), which enlivens the old town with stalls, trade, and colorful hustle and bustle. Market, fair, and old town festival thus merge into a multi-day experience that makes the centuries-old history of the bridge town tangible.

Franconian Festival Culture at the Franconian Lake District

• Organizer: City of Ornbau
• Location: Old Town Ornbau, Ansbach District, Middle Franconia
• Region: Gateway to the Franconian Lake District, Altmühltal Valley
• Character: multi-day old town festival with a fair and St. James's Market

The Ornbau Old Town Festival is a prime example of the vibrant Franconian festival culture and the special historical flair of the bridge town on the Altmühl.