Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen
Traditional funfair with rides and fireworks in the Wiebelskirchen district
About Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Pentecost in the Saarland — Wiebelskirchen Fairground
Pentecost is traditionally high season for funfairs in the Saarland. While others drive away for the long weekend, the people of Wiebelskirchen stay home and celebrate on their district's fairground. The Pfingstkirmes has been a firm fixture in the Saarland's event calendar for decades and is one of the liveliest folk festivals in the third decade of May.
Over 60 Attractions
What distinguishes the Pfingstkirmes is the size of its showman offerings: Over 60 attractions are spread across the festival grounds. Dodgems, classic carousels, swing rides, a Ferris wheel, and modern high-rise rides stand alongside children's carousels, shooting galleries, throwing stalls, lottery stalls, and nostalgic games like can toss and egg toss. In between, the inevitable stalls with candied almonds, crêpes, gingerbread hearts, bratwurst, and Schwenker (sausage skewers).
Fireworks on Saturday Evening
The biggest highlight, however, is the fireworks display on Saturday evening, which bathes the Pentecost sky over Wiebelskirchen in all colours. Families from the entire Neunkirchen district come specifically for this event, secure a spot with a good view early on, and are among the thousands who marvel at the fireworks together.
Wiebelskirchen — History and Identity
Wiebelskirchen is a district of Neunkirchen with its own history. The formerly independent village was incorporated into Neunkirchen in 1974 but has retained its distinct character. The fairground is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport from Neunkirchen's city centre. The tourism association and local clubs have been committed to preserving the Pfingstkirmes for decades — it is living tradition, not a tourist construct.
Neunkirchen in the Neunkirchen District
Neunkirchen is the second-largest city in the Saarland and the district capital of the district of the same name. The former industrial city with its famous Neunkirchen ironworks is now an important central hub with the well-known Saarpark-Center as a shopping destination. Folk festivals like the Pfingstkirmes in Wiebelskirchen, the summer funfair in Dudweiler, or the Kohlhof sports festival contribute significantly to the community life of the districts.
Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen — edition 2026
As in previous years, the Pfingstkirmes will run throughout the extended weekend. Opening on Saturday afternoon, fireworks on Saturday evening, Sunday of Pentecost and Whit Monday as the main funfair days with a family day on Monday. Free admission, individual rides at typical fair prices.
The exact showman offering for 2026 will traditionally be announced by the city of Neunkirchen from spring 2026. Expect classics like dodgems and several children's carousels, plus shooting galleries, throwing stalls, lottery stalls, culinary stalls, and high-rise rides.
Programme Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Afternoon — Opening of the funfair
- Over 60 attractions and stalls in full operation
- Evening — Fireworks display over the fairground
Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Whit Sunday)
- All day — Full operation of all rides
- Food and drink stalls, confectionery stalls
- Classic shooting galleries and nostalgic games
Monday, May 25, 2026 (Whit Monday)
- Family Day with reduced ride prices at many attractions
- Closing of the Pfingstkirmes in the evening
Full information on showmen, special promotions, and exact times of the fireworks in 2026 via the event calendar of the City of Neunkirchen.
Highlights Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen 2026
- Over 60 attractions — one of the largest Saar funfairs
- Fireworks display on Saturday evening
- Family Day on Whit Monday with reduced ride prices
- Free admission
Prices Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen 2026
Free admission. Rides and food at typical fair prices.
Practical information — Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen
Getting There
By car via the A8 or A6 (Neunkirchen-Wiebelskirchen exit). Parking spaces around the fairground; arrive early on busy days.
Public Transport
Bus lines from the Neunkirchen city area as well as from the Saarbrücken and Homburg regions run regularly to Wiebelskirchen. Neunkirchen (Saar) train station approx. 5 km away.
Admission
Free admission. Rides and food are subject to charge at typical fair prices.
On Site
Seating under gazebos and marquees. Toilets distributed across the grounds. Family-friendly, ideal for a late afternoon with children.
Fireworks
Fireworks display traditionally on Saturday evening around 10 PM. Best views from the meadows and hills around the fairground. Check the City of Neunkirchen website for the current time.
Family Day
On Monday (Whit Monday), there is traditionally a reduced family tariff on many rides — ideal for the youngest funfair fans.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Pfingstkirmes Wiebelskirchen
Kirmesplatz Wiebelskirchen
Kirmesplatz Wiebelskirchen, 66540 Neunkirchen