Name: Ursensollen Vituskirwa 2026
Start: 2026-06-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Ursensollen

Vituskirwa Ursensollen

About Vituskirwa Ursensollen

The Ursensollen Vituskirwa is the traditional patronal Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the Upper Palatinate municipality of Ursensollen, celebrated around the feast day of Saint Vitus. For three days, the Kirwabaum (maypole), the dancing out of the Kirwa couples in traditional costume, the festive church service, and the famous Kirwabärtreiben (a traditional procession) define the events. Supported by the Kirwagemeinschaft Ursensollen e.V. together with the fire brigade, veterans, and reservists, the Vituskirwa embodies living Upper Palatinate customs in the Amberg-Sulzbach district.

Dates 06 Jun — 08 Jun 2026

Venue Ursensollen (09371)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Vituskirwa Ursensollen — edition 2026

The Ursensollen Vituskirwa 2026 will be celebrated from June 6th to 8th. For three days, the Kirwabaum, the dancing out of the Kirwa couples in traditional costume, the festive church service, and the Kirwabärtreiben will characterize the events in the center of Ursensollen.

From June 6th to 8th, 2026, Ursensollen will celebrate its patronal Kirchweih around Saint Vitus. Organized by the Kirwagemeinschaft Ursensollen e.V. together with the fire brigade, veterans, and reservists, the three-day festival features the traditional Kirwabaum, the dancing out of the Kirwa couples in traditional costume on Kirchweih Sunday, the festive church service, and the popular Kirwabärtreiben on Kirwamontag. With brass music, dancing, and hearty food, the whole village celebrates for three days.

Highlights Vituskirwa Ursensollen 2026

Kirwabaum guarding on the night before Sunday
Dancing out of the Kirwa couples in Upper Palatinate costume
Festive church service on Kirchweih Sunday
Kirwabärtreiben on Kirwamontag
Brass music, dancing, and hearty food

Programme Vituskirwa Ursensollen 2026

Saturday: Erecting and guarding the Kirwabaum by the Kirwa couples until sunrise. Sunday: Festive church service, dancing out of the Kirwabaum by the Kirwa couples in traditional costume on the dance platform. Monday: Meeting of the Kirwaburschen in the morning, designation of the Kirwabär, and Kirwabärtreiben through the town with raffle ticket sales.

Prices Vituskirwa Ursensollen 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site at a charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Vituskirwa Ursensollen

Getting There

Ursensollen is easily accessible via the A6 motorway (Amberg-West exit). The nearest train station is in Amberg, from where you can continue by bus or car.

Admission

Admission to the festival is free. Food and drinks are subject to a charge.

Note

The three-day festival takes place around Saint Vitus's Day; the festival program is announced by the Kirwagemeinschaft in advance each year.

Patronal Kirchweih in the Heart of the Upper Palatinate

The Vituskirwa in Ursensollen is one of the liveliest Kirchweih festivals in the Amberg-Sulzbach district. The Kirwa is celebrated around the feast day of Saint Vitus, the patron saint of the town. The three-day festival is organized by the Kirwagemeinschaft Ursensollen e.V. together with the local fire brigade and the veterans and reservists.

Customs and Program

The centerpiece is the Kirwabaum, which must be guarded by the Kirwa couples from Saturday night to Sunday sunrise to protect it from outsiders. On Kirchweih Sunday, the Kirwa couples dance out the tree in traditional costume. The highlight for the children is the Kirwabärtreiben on Kirwamontag (Kirwa Monday): the Kirwaburschen (Kirwa lads) meet in the morning at the inn, designate the Kirwabär (Kirwa bear), and parade through Ursensollen with him and the Kirwa couples to tease children and sell raffle tickets.

Sociability and Tradition

The spiritual framework is provided by the festive church service on Kirchweih Sunday, which the Kirwa couples attend in traditional costume. With hearty food, brass music, and dancing, the whole village celebrates together for three days – an authentic piece of Upper Palatinate festival culture.

Regional Context

Ursensollen is located in the Amberg-Sulzbach district in the Upper Palatinate administrative region of Bavaria, conveniently accessible via the A6 motorway (Amberg-West exit). The Vituskirwa is firmly anchored in the region's calendar of customs and attracts guests from all over the Amberg area.