Sommerkirmes Hillesheim

The Sommerkirmes Hillesheim is the largest Volksfest event in the Eifel town during the summer. With four days of events (Friday to Monday), it offers ample time for an extensive fairground experience – ideal for families, fans of showmen, and anyone who loves the typical Eifel festival atmosphere.

Four-Day Volksfest

From Friday, June 26 to Monday, June 29, 2026, the festival grounds in Hillesheim will transform into a colorful zone of fairground delights:

• Rides: Classic carousels, dodgems, thrill rides, children's carousels – the spectrum ranges from the youngest child to the adrenaline junkie.
• Food and Sweets: Bratwurst, fries, crêpes, candied almonds, cotton candy, chocolate-covered fruit, potato pancakes – the classics of fairground gastronomy.
• Game Stalls: Grabber machines, shooting galleries, games of chance, throwing games with plush prizes.
• Colorful Stalls: Sales stalls with souvenirs, fashion jewelry, and market goods.

Last Weekend of June as a Firm Tradition

The Sommerkirmes Hillesheim traditionally takes place on the last weekend of June. This reliable scheduling has secured it a firm place in the event calendar of the Vulkaneifel region. Showmen and regular visitors come together year after year.

Hillesheim – Crime Capital of the Eifel

Hillesheim is the crime novel capital of the Eifel. With the Jacques Berndorf Reading House, the crime novel hotel, the annual crime novel event series, and the crime novel trail, the small Eifel town has created a distinctive profile. The Sommerkirmes is another element of the town's rich event life.

Family Offer

The Sommerkirmes is a classic family event. With children's carousels, a Ferris wheel, grabber machines, and sweet stalls, it offers entertainment for children of all ages. Adults can enjoy the festive atmosphere, a beer at the food stall, or the faster rides. Family discounts and special promotion days are usually part of the program.