Erlangen Bergkirchweih 2025: A folk festival full of tradition and fun!
Erlangen Bergkirchweih 2025: A folk festival full of tradition and fun!
The cozy atmosphere and the traditional flair of Erlangen Bergkirchweih attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. This year the popular folk festival from 5. until June 16, 2025 on the Berch, a picturesque hill in Erlangen. The event has a long tradition, because since 1755 the Bergkirchweih has been celebrated. A highlight is the traditional barrel tapping by the mayor on 5. June at 5 p.m. , which gives the starting shot for this "5th season". Like Main-Post also reported this year with a variety of Having rides and live music.
The opening times of the festival are generous and offer numerous options for a visit: on 5. June the festival is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. , while it is from 6. until June 14th daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. . On 8. and June 9th you are happy about a particularly early start at 9.30 a.m. . On the last day of the festival, the 16. June , the gates also invite you from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. to enjoy.
a festival for all senses
At the Bergkirchweih, visitors not only expect exquisite beers from regional breweries, but also a wide selection of culinary delights. While the guests make themselves comfortable under the chestnut trees decorated with lampions, they can enjoy stone jugs and Franconian specialties. Even international flair is not neglected. The gastronomic offer is supplemented by numerous stands that offer everything from hearty to sweet delicacies.
The supporting program promises a lot of fun with a colorful mix of rides. These include roller coasters, ghost railways, carousels and a ferris wheel. There are also exciting attractions for the adrenaline hungry such as the Voodoo jumper and the Jules Verne Tower. The events not only attract locals, but are also a worthwhile goal for tourists, such as the website of Visit-Erlangen emphasized.
tradition meets modern
The Bergkirchweih not only has the character of a folk festival, but is also an integral part of regional culture. On the last day, the event is ceremoniously completed with the so -called beer burial - an act in which the last barrel of festival beer is traditionally buried with shovel and pimple in the makes, while visitors speak their farewell words with white handkerchiefs and the well -known song "Lili Marleen". This creates an impressive and family atmosphere that many people draw, as numerous events show again this year. An event that has entered the festival calendar not only in Erlangen, but in all of Franconia.
whether on foot, by bike or by public transport - the journey to the Bergkirchweih is simply designed. Shuttle buses ensure that the guests get safely to the festival and back home. Nevertheless, interested parties should note that the parking facilities at the mountain field are limited. It is recommended to use the public transport or the route to the Erlangen train station, which takes a good 20 to 30 minutes on foot. Visiting the Bergkirchweih is an experience for everyone and a wonderful example of how tradition and modernity are harmoniously combined in a Bavarian city - a festival that strengthens the community and is always a reason to celebrate for many. For more information on other events in the region, the platform Infranken Ready.
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