Weiherer Kerwa (Kirchweih in Weiher near Hollfeld)
Traditional Kerwa in the Wiesent headwaters, with Krenfleisch-Kerwa on Thursday
About Weiherer Kerwa
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A Kerwa in the Franconian Switzerland
The Franconian Switzerland, the high plateau and rocky landscape between Pegnitz, Wiesent, and Aufseß, is famous for its dense brewery landscape and its Kirchweihen (Kerwas) – patron saint festivals of the village churches, which take place almost all year round in the region. Each Kerwa has its fixed date in the annual cycle, its specialties, its traditions.
Weiher and its Location
Weiher is a district of the town of Hollfeld in the district of Bayreuth. Until the municipal reform in 1972, Weiher was an independent municipality in the Ebermannstadt district – since then, the village has belonged to Hollfeld. Its location is atypical and beautiful: at the headwaters of the Wiesent, about one kilometer west of Hollfeld, in the northern part of the Franconian Switzerland. Accessible via the federal road B22 and a local connecting road.
What Makes the Weiherer Kerwa Special
The Weiherer Kerwa spans several days. It opens with the traditional Krenfleisch-Kerwa on Thursday – Krenfleisch (pork with horseradish and dumplings) is a classic Franconian Kirchweih dish served on the Thursday before the main Kerwa. On Friday or Saturday, the tree raising with brass music follows – the erection of the Kerwa tree by the local youth association. Throughout the weekend, there are festivities with catering, grilled sausages, beer, and live music, before the Kerwa concludes on Monday with the characteristic "Rumspielen vom Struhbär" (straw bear) – an old Upper Franconian tradition where a figure wrapped in straw parades through the village.
Who Organizes
The organizer is the Kerwagemeinschaft Weiher e.V., a village community association that organizes the festival independently. Admission is free, food and drinks are served at club prices.
Weiherer Kerwa — edition 2026
The Weiherer Kerwa 2026 takes place from Thursday, August 6 to Monday, August 10. The organizer is the Kerwagemeinschaft Weiher e.V.
The kick-off on Thursday is the Krenfleisch-Kerwa: pork with horseradish and bread dumplings, a Franconian classic. The main Kerwa follows on the weekend with the festive tree raising accompanied by brass music. Sunday starts with coffee and cake in the afternoon, from 5:00 PM delicacies from the grill. The conclusion on Monday is the Rumspielen vom Struhbär, an old traditional custom where a figure wrapped in straw parades through the village.
Programme Weiherer Kerwa 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Krenfleisch-Kerwa
- from 11:30 AM — Krenfleisch (pork with horseradish) with bread dumplings, serving Franconian beer
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Main Kerwa Kick-off
- Afternoon — Tree raising with brass music at the village square
- Evening — Festivities, catering by the Kerwagemeinschaft
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — Main Festival Day
- Afternoon — Coffee and cake
- from 5:00 PM — BBQ delicacies (sausages, steaks)
- Evening — Live music, festivities
Monday, August 10, 2026 — Kerwa Conclusion
- During the day — Rumspielen vom Struhbär, traditional parade of the straw-wrapped figure through the village
- Evening — Wind-down at the festival grounds
Highlights Weiherer Kerwa 2026
- Krenfleisch-Kerwa on Thursday — Franconian specialty to kick things off
- Tree raising with brass music on Saturday
- Rumspielen vom Struhbär on Monday — old Upper Franconian custom
- Coffee and cake on Sunday, BBQ from 5:00 PM
Prices Weiherer Kerwa 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at festival prices (Krenfleisch, sausages, steaks, beer, soft drinks).
Practical information — Weiherer Kerwa
Getting There
By car: B22 towards Hollfeld, then follow signs for Weiher. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village. By public transport: Regional bus to Hollfeld, then a 15-minute walk (approx. 1 km).
Admission
Free. Food and drinks at festival prices.
Tip
Thursday is Krenfleisch Day — if you want to try the Franconian original, make sure to come on Krenfleisch Day.
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Where it takes place Weiherer Kerwa
Dorfplatz Weiher
Weiher (Ortsteil von Hollfeld), 96142 Hollfeld