150 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Kollbach

A Fire Brigade with 150 Years of History

The Volunteer Fire Brigade Kollbach was founded in 1876, making it one of the oldest brigades in the Dachau district. Kollbach itself is a district of the Upper Bavarian municipality of Petershausen in the northern Dachau district, just under 40 kilometers northwest of Munich. As in many Bavarian villages, the fire brigade is not only a technical aid organization but also a cornerstone of village life: it organizes the May festival, a folk service, children's activities, and – every 25 or 50 years – the grand anniversary celebration.

Three Days of Festivities for the 150th Anniversary

From June 12th to 14th, 2026, the FFW Kollbach will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a three-day festival. The event kicks off with a tent party on Friday evening (7:30 PM) with service in the festival tent and dance music. Saturday, starting at 1 PM, is dedicated to the family afternoon with coffee and cake, games for children, and a relaxed get-together of the village community.

Festival Sunday with Weißwurst Breakfast and Grand Parade

Festival Sunday (June 14th) begins at 8 AM with a traditional Weißwurst breakfast in the festival tent – a typical Bavarian tradition for association celebrations. At 12 PM, the grand parade will commence. All fire brigades of the municipality of Petershausen, local associations, friendly brigades from the Dachau district, traditional costume groups, and brass bands will march through the district. Afterwards, lunch will be served in the festival tent, followed by a festive conclusion in the afternoon with brass music.

Crowdfunding: When the Village Supports Its Fire Brigade

A special feature of this anniversary: the high costs for the tent, lighting, sound system, parade, catering, and helper T-shirts are partly financed through the crowdfunding platform »Viele schaffen mehr« by VR Bank Erding-Dachau. In March 2026, with the support of citizens, the initiative reached its goal of 2,000 Euros and even collected slightly more – a wonderful sign of the strong social cohesion in an Upper Bavarian village centered around its fire brigade.

Petershausen-Kollbach: A Munich Suburban Village with Character

Petershausen is conveniently located on the S-Bahn line S2 to Munich and is the terminus station. Kollbach is one of the rural districts where traditional associations like the fire brigade and the shooting club are still firmly established. Visitors to the anniversary festival will get an authentic impression of Upper Bavarian village culture beyond the large Volksfeste.