Annaberg Kät

The Annaberg Kät is the largest folk festival in the Ore Mountains and is one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany. It takes place every year in Annaberg-Buchholz a fortnight after Whitsun and attracts several hundred thousand visitors.

History: The origins of the Kät date back to 1520. It was originally a pilgrimage to St. Trinitatis Church, which was later transformed into a Protestant festival of the dead during the Reformation. Over time, it developed into a fair, which eventually became a folk festival.

Highlights: The Kät offers a variety of attractions, including fairground rides, gastronomic offerings and cultural events. The fireworks and historical elements, which reflect the festival's long tradition, are particularly popular.

Special features: The name “Kät” is derived from the dialect pronunciation of the word “Dreieinigkeit” (Dreiaanigkät). The festival site, the so-called Kätplatz, offers enough space for the numerous showmen and visitors.

It is a festival that combines tradition and modernity and is known far beyond the region. Have you ever been there or are you planning to visit?