Wissembourg (F) - Fête de Pentecôte

The Whitsun Festival in Wissembourg (Weißenburg), Alsace, is a large and traditional folk festival that takes place every year over the Whitsun holidays. It is known for its lively mix of Alsatian tradition, French hospitality and cross-border flair, as Wissembourg is located directly on the German-French border.

- Tradition and folklore: The festival celebrates the rich Alsatian culture and tradition. A highlight is the large folklore parade on Whit Sunday, during which numerous traditional costume groups, music clubs and dance groups from the region and beyond parade through the town.

- Marquees and music: There are several festival areas in the city, including large marquees on the Place du Tribunal and the Place de la Foire, where live music from local bands and DJs ensures a lively atmosphere. The programme ranges from folk music to modern sounds.

- Fairground (funfair): A large funfair with numerous rides for all ages is set up on the Place de la Foire. Both adrenaline junkies and families with small children get their money's worth here. The fair often runs a little longer than the main festival (e.g. until 15 June).

Markets:

- A farmers' and craftsmen's market offers regional products, handmade goods and Alsatian specialities. Here you can marvel at traditional craftsmanship and sample local delicacies.

- A winegrowers‘ village (e.g. from the Cleebourg Winegrowers’ Association) invites you to taste regional wines and Alsatian specialities.

- Horse racing: On Whit Monday, horse races are traditionally held at the ‘Hippodrome de la Hardt’ racecourse. This is a sporting and historical highlight of the festival.

- Culinary delights: Numerous food and drink stands offer typical Alsatian specialities such as tarte flambée, as well as other regional and international dishes.

- Fireworks: The crowning glory of the festivities is a large firework display on Whit Monday (often around 10.30 pm), which lights up the sky over Wissembourg.

The Whitsun festival in Wissembourg is a colourful and lively event that attracts thousands of visitors every year and offers a deep insight into Alsatian traditions and the local way of life.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissembourg station

By car:

- Venue: city centre

Parking facilities:

- no information available