Altriper Fischerfest

The Altriper Fischerfest commemorates the centuries-old connection of the community of Altrip with the Rhine and fishing. Altrip is one of the oldest settlements on the Rhine – the community dates back to the Roman fortress "Alta Ripa" ("High Bank"), which was built in the 4th century AD to protect the Rhine border of the Roman Empire. This makes Altrip one of the few communities in Germany that can look back on an uninterrupted settlement tradition since late antiquity.

Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Altrip as Organizer

The organizer is the Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Altrip e.V. (HGV Altrip), which has been dedicated to preserving local history and traditions for decades. The association documents Altrip's Roman past, maintains the local history museum, and organizes various events such as the annual Fischerfest. Thus, the festival combines historical preservation with vibrant festival culture.

Fishing and Rhine Riverbank

The Fischerfest honors the historical significance of fishing for Altrip. Until the 20th century, fishing in the Rhine was an important source of income for the people of Altrip. Today, in times of industrialization and water protection, commercial fishing has declined sharply, but the Fischerfest keeps the memory of the maritime tradition alive.

Culinary Delights and Program

The focus of the festival is freshly grilled and fried fish – trout, salmon, "Backfisch" (fried fish), herring – as well as Palatinate specialties such as "Bratwurst" (grilled sausage), "Saumagen" (pig's stomach stuffed with pork and spices), and "Flammkuchen" (a type of thin-crust pizza). Palatinate wine from local vintners and beer from regional breweries complete the offering. Live music or DJ sets provide the evening's atmosphere.

Altrip in the Rheinauen Municipality Association

Altrip belongs to the Rheinauen municipality association, along with Neuhofen, Otterstadt, and Waldsee. The community is located directly on the Rhine opposite Mannheim. With almost 8,000 inhabitants, it is one of the medium-sized local communities in the Rhein-Pfalz district. The Fischerfest is one of the most important summer dates in Altrip's festival calendar and attracts visitors from all over the southern Palatinate.