Zeidelkirmes Wiesenau
Three-day traditional fair in the Spreewald-adjacent village of Wiesenau (Ziltendorfer Niederung)
About Zeidelkirmes
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Wiesenau and the Ziltendorfer Niederung
Wiesenau is a small village in the Ziltendorfer Niederung — a part of the East Brandenburg Oder floodplains, shaped by the deep valley of the Oder river. The municipality belongs to the administrative community of Brieskow-Finkenheerd in the Oder-Spree district, located between Frankfurt (Oder) to the north and Eisenhüttenstadt to the south. With the annual Zeidelkirmes, the village preserves one of the region's oldest festival traditions.
"Zeidelkirmes" — Origin of the Name
The name "Zeidel" refers to an old tradition of forest beekeeping (Zeidlerei) — in many East German villages, festival names like "Zeidelkirmes" or "Zeidlerfest" recall this medieval forest use. The combination of a church festival ("Kirmes", from "Kirchmesse") and the old beekeeping tradition gives this village festival its own historical profile.
Three Days of Kirmes with Tradition
The 2026 Kirmes runs from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28. The typical three-day structure of a Brandenburg village kirmes includes: Kick-off on Friday evening with beer tapping and live music, main program on Saturday with stage performances, showmen (carousel, shooting gallery), festival beer, bratwurst, and dancing, conclusion on Sunday with a morning pint (Frühschoppen) and family day.
In the Oder-Spree District between Frankfurt and Eisenhüttenstadt
The Oder-Spree district is located on the Polish border and extends from the southern Berlin commuter belt to Eisenhüttenstadt. With the Scharmützelsee lake in the northwest and the Oder river forming the eastern border, the region is one of Brandenburg's most diverse districts. The small villages of the Ziltendorfer Niederung — Wiesenau, Brieskow-Finkenheerd, Aurith — are typical East Brandenburg floodplain villages with their own festival traditions.
Other Community Events 2026
Wiesenau hosts other festivals in 2026: the Autumn Festival on September 27 and the St. Nicholas Festival on December 6. The Zeidelkirmes, with its three-day duration, is the largest and most traditional of the village festivals.
Zeidelkirmes — edition 2026
Three Days of Village Kirmes
The 2026 edition follows the proven three-day structure. A detailed program will be published by the municipality of Wiesenau before the event — typically including beer tapping on Friday evening, stage program and showmen's operations throughout the weekend, and a morning pint (Frühschoppen) on Sunday morning.
With the Zeidelkirmes, Wiesenau combines its traditional festival culture with the remembrance of the historical Zeidlerei (forest beekeeping), which was once part of the regional economy.
Programme Zeidelkirmes 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 — Opening
- Kick-off with beer tapping
- First evening stage program with live music
- Opening of the showmen's area
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Main Day
- Showmen's operations all day
- Stage program: Folk music, Schlager, Rock
- Festival beer, bratwurst, regional specialties
- Dancing in the evening
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Family Day and Closing
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- Family program
- Closing concert and end of the festival in the late afternoon
Detailed program to be published by the municipality of Wiesenau before the event.
Highlights Zeidelkirmes 2026
- Traditional three-day village kirmes in Wiesenau
- In the Ziltendorfer Niederung, near the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Spreewald
- Stage program, showmen, festival beer, dancing
- Remembrance of the old tradition of Zeidlerei (forest beekeeping)
- Free admission
Prices Zeidelkirmes 2026
Free admission. Showmen's attractions, food, and drinks at usual festival prices.
Practical information — Zeidelkirmes
Getting There
Wiesenau, 15890. By car via the A 12 (exit Frankfurt/Oder-Mitte) and B 112 towards Eisenhüttenstadt. By train (RB91) to Wiesenau or Brieskow-Finkenheerd. By S-Bahn from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt (Oder), then transfer to a regional train.
Dates
June 26 to 28, 2026. A detailed hourly schedule and list of venues will be published by the municipality of Wiesenau / Amt Brieskow-Finkenheerd before the event.
Admission
Admission typically free (as is customary for village festivals); showmen's attractions, food, and drinks at usual festival prices.
Contact
Wiesenau Municipal Administration, Phone 033609 88 100.
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Where it takes place Zeidelkirmes
Wiesenau
Gemeinde Wiesenau, 15890 Wiesenau