Schellenberger Kirtag and Dult
Traditional Kirtag with Dult in the Berchtesgaden Region
About Schellenberger Kirtag
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Patron Saint's Festival of St. Ulrich
The Schellenberger Kirtag is celebrated every year on the Sunday after St. Ulrich's Day (July 4th) – Ulrich of Augsburg is the patron saint of Marktschellenberg. Over the decades, the original patron saint's celebration has evolved into a classic Bavarian Kirtag, which now spans four days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Dult with Around 100 Stalls
The Dult features around 100 stallholders and transforms the historic town center into a Bavarian market mile: carousel for children, swing boat, and shooting galleries for the youngest, plus market stalls with sweets, gingerbread, shoes, clothing, tools, and regional crafts. The market remains the heart of the festival throughout the four days.
Festival Tent on the Market Square
Bavarian inn cuisine is served in the festival tent at folk festival prices: Hofbräu beer, half chickens, schnitzel, and classic snacks. Live music by Bavarian bands, an Oktoberfest-style opening on Friday, and live bands on Saturday create the atmosphere; on Sunday (Kirtagssonntag), there's a morning pint with a concert and traditional competitions in the afternoon.
Marktschellenberg and the Berchtesgaden Region
Marktschellenberg is located in the southeasternmost corner of Bavaria, on the border with Austria. The market town is the starting point for the famous Almbachklamm gorge, one of Bavaria's most popular wild water gorges, and for hikes in the Berchtesgaden region. The Kirtag fits into a series of folk festivals in the region: Annafest in Marktschellenberg, Bergfest in Berchtesgaden, and folk festivals in Piding, Bad Reichenhall, and Ramsau.
What to Expect
- Four festival days from Friday to Monday around St. Ulrich's Day
- Around 100 stalls at the Dult: carousel, swing boat, shooting galleries, crafts, sweets
- Festival tent with Hofbräu beer, half chickens, schnitzel, and Bavarian music
- Sunday is Kirtagssonntag with morning pint and traditional competitions
- Monday is "Blauer Montag" (Blue Monday) for businesses and authorities
Schellenberger Kirtag — edition 2026
The 2026 edition falls on the weekend around St. Ulrich's Day (July 4th). For four days – Friday to Monday – the historic market square and adjacent streets transform into a Bavarian festival mile.
The opening on Friday evening is classically in the Oktoberfest style with a DJ and beer tent atmosphere. Saturday brings a wine festival with local bands. Sunday is the actual Kirtagssonntag with a morning concert in the forenoon and traditional competitions in the afternoon. The "Blauer Montag" for businesses and authorities concludes the event.
Programme Schellenberger Kirtag 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 — Opening
- Opening of the Dult with approx. 100 stalls in the town center
- Evening: Oktoberfest Party in the festival tent with DJ (admission approx. 9 Euros)
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 — Wine Festival and Live Music
- All day: Dult activities with carousel, swing boat, shooting galleries, and market stalls
- Evening: Wine festival with local bands (free admission)
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Kirtagssonntag
- Forenoon: Morning pint with concert
- Afternoon: traditional competitions and festival tent activities
Monday, July 6th, 2026 — "Blauer Montag"
- Festival evening for businesses, authorities, and regular guests
- Conclusion of the Dult and Kirtag week
Program changes will be announced via marktschellenberg.de and the Tourist Information.
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Getting There
Marktschellenberg is located directly on the B305 between Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, about 14 km south of Salzburg and 7 km north of Berchtesgaden. By car: A8 (Munich–Salzburg), exit Salzburg, then follow signs for Berchtesgaden. By train: via Berchtesgaden or Salzburg, then take a bus to Marktschellenberg.
Admission
Admission to the market and festival grounds is free (on Friday evening for the Oktoberfest party, an admission fee of approx. 9 Euros may apply, depending on the program). Food and drinks in the festival tent are at usual folk festival prices.
Contact
Tourist Information Marktschellenberg, Phone +49 8650 9888-30, [email protected].
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Where it takes place Schellenberger Kirtag
Ortskern Marktschellenberg / Festzelt am Marktplatz
Salzburger Straße, 83487 Marktschellenberg