Kesperkirmes in Witzenhausen: Split championship!

Kesperkirmes in Witzenhausen: Split championship!

In Witzenhausen, the time for the traditional Kesperkirmes has come again. On the weekend of July 11th to 13th, 2025, the historic old town is transformed into a lively festival area that attracts not only cherry lovers, but also visitors and participants from the area. The focus is particularly on the German cherry stone spitting, which will take place on Saturday. Here, the participants compete against each other in different categories and try to spit the cherry stone as far as possible. The reigning German champion Nina Schmidt gives valuable tips for everyone who wants to venture to this culinary discipline: "Pulp should be removed from the stone as well as possible before spitting," she advises and emphasizes the importance of the right technique, such as rolling the tongue into a "shot tube". If you want to register for spitting, you have to pay attention to a registration deadline by Saturday at 1 p.m. A small fee of 2 euros is charged for participation.

The Kesperkirmes is celebrated for the 57th time this year and can refer to a varied program. The Friday evening starts with the opening in the wine village, where live music on several stages puts visitors in a party mood. Saturday will be a day for the whole family-in addition to the Kirschstein spitting, numerous hands-on activities in Ermschwerder Straße on young and old. In the evening, guests can look forward to tribute bands that will perform hits from Bruno Mars to Phil Collins. And Sunday also has a lot to offer: an ecumenical service and a musical morning pint on the marketplace, followed by a festive water parade on the Werra, set the crowning glory of the event.

where to go by car?

The journey to the Kesperkirmes is uncomplicated. Drivers can arrive via the A7 and use the Witzenhausen-Ost or Witzenhausen-Mitte trips. Free parking spaces are available on the outskirts, since the old town is closed to traffic during the fun fair. Public transport is also well positioned - the Witzenhausen Nord train station is only a short walk from the old town and offers regular connections to Göttingen and Kassel.

entry and contact information

Admission to the Kesperkirmes is free of charge, so that nobody has to do without the culinary and festive pleasure. Interested parties can also find out more directly from Pro Witzenhausen GmbH. This can be reached at info@kirschenland.de or by phone at 05542/60 01-0.

No matter whether you want to take part in spitting cherry stone or just want to enjoy the festival, the Kesperkirmes offers something for everyone. So if you are in the region, you should not miss this experience. Because one thing is certain: the cherries are very popular!