Name: Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026
Start: 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Himmelfahrt Heldmannsberg

Kirchweih Heldmannsberg

About Kirchweih Heldmannsberg

The Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg combines old pilgrimage tradition with Franconian Kirchweih customs. In Heldmannsberg, a district of Pommelsbrunn in the Nürnberger Land region, celebrations take place around the Feast of the Assumption (August 15th). The pilgrimage to the Wallfahrtskirche is followed by several days of Kirchweih festivities, including a beef meal, raising of the Kirchweih tree, and dancing around the tree at the Gasthaus Zum Schottental. The tradition dates back to the late 17th century.

Dates 15 Aug — 18 Aug 2026

Venue Pommelsbrunn (09574)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Heldmannsberg — edition 2026

The Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026 takes place from August 15th to 18th. On August 15th, the pilgrimage for the Feast of the Assumption; August 16th, beef meal; August 17th, raising of the Kirchweih tree; August 18th, dancing around the tree at Gasthaus Zum Schottental. The festival combines the old pilgrimage tradition with Franconian Kirchweih customs.

The Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026 will be celebrated from August 15th to 18th. On Saturday, August 15th (Feast of the Assumption), the pilgrimage to the Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Himmelfahrt will take place. August 16th will feature the communal beef meal, August 17th the raising of the Kirchweih tree, and August 18th the dancing around the tree at Gasthaus Zum Schottental. The festival once again combines the old pilgrimage tradition with Franconian Kirchweih customs.

Highlights Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026

Pilgrimage tradition since the late 17th century
Feast of the Assumption
Franconian Kirchweih customs with Kirchweih tree

Programme Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026

Program 2026

August 15: Pilgrimage on the Feast of the Assumption
August 16: Beef meal
August 17: Raising of the Kirchweih tree
August 18: Dancing around the tree at Gasthaus Zum Schottental

Prices Kirchweih Heldmannsberg 2026

Admission is free; costs are incurred only for food and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Heldmannsberg

Getting There

Heldmannsberg, as a district of Pommelsbrunn, is located in the Hersbrucker Alb. Arrive by car via the A6 (exit Pommelsbrunn) or Hersbruck. Arrive by train in Hersbruck with a bus connection to Pommelsbrunn.

Admission

Access to the pilgrimage and Kirchweih is free; costs are incurred for food and drinks.

Tip

The pilgrimage day on August 15th (Feast of the Assumption) marks the spiritual start; the following days focus on Kirchweih customs.

Pilgrimage and Kirchweih in the Hersbrucker Alb

The Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg is a traditional festival in Heldmannsberg, a district of the municipality of Pommelsbrunn in the Nürnberger Land district, Middle Franconia, Bavaria. The village is situated in the charming landscape of the Hersbrucker Alb. The pilgrimage to the Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Himmelfahrt has a long tradition dating back to the late 17th century.

Feast of the Assumption

Celebrations are held around the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th. On this day, the pilgrimage to the Wallfahrtskirche takes place, with believers from the region making their way to Heldmannsberg. The close connection between the religious feast day and the subsequent Kirchweih is characteristic of Franconian customs.

Kirchweih Days and Customs

The pilgrimage on August 15th is followed by several Kirchweih days: a communal beef meal, the raising of the Kirchweih tree, and finally, dancing around the tree at the Gasthaus Zum Schottental. These customs define the Franconian Kirchweih festival and foster community spirit in the village.

Regional Significance

The Wallfahrts-Kirchweih Heldmannsberg combines lived piety with village customs and is an example of the vibrant Kirchweih tradition in the Nürnberger Land region. For the municipality of Pommelsbrunn, it is a fixed date in the summer event calendar.