Attler Herbstfest

Stiftung Attl — Home and Festival Host

Stiftung Attl, located in the Attl district of Wasserburg am Inn, is a long-standing institution for people with disabilities in the Rosenheim district, offering housing, work, therapy, and support. In 2026, it celebrated its 150th anniversary, and the Herbstfest has been a major showcase of its work for decades. The concept: Instead of a closed social institution, the entire foundation grounds become an open festival meadow once a year.

Inclusion as a Matter of Course

The Attler Herbstfest is considered the largest inclusion festival in Southern Bavaria. Over 15,000 visitors, with and without disabilities, attend each year — a mix not commonly found at most other folk festivals in Bavaria. Residents of the foundation help shape the program, serve in the festival tent, and assist at various stations. Accessibility (wheelchair access, easy language, sensory quiet rooms) is not the exception, but the standard.

Program: Beer Tapping, Brass Music, Theatre

The program follows the Bavarian folk festival format, with a focus on inclusion and family-friendliness: Ceremonial beer tapping on the opening evening (typically around 6 PM), brass bands from the Rosenheim district, regional Bavarian festival food (pork roast, pretzels, giant rolls). For children: Stick bread baking, face painting, games course. On stage: Theatre performances by the foundation's groups and guests, musical performances, dance numbers. In the evening, the program shifts towards dancing and socializing.

Sepp Schauer as Patron 2026

In April 2026, Bavarian actor Sepp Schauer was introduced as the new patron for the 52nd Attler Herbstfest. Schauer, known from the ARD series “Sturm der Liebe” and numerous Bavarian theatre productions, takes over from his predecessor and will help shape the festival with his own opening. This choice further sharpens the Herbstfest's profile as a major cultural event.

Attl near Wasserburg am Inn

Wasserburg am Inn, one of Upper Bavaria's most beautiful old towns, is situated in a striking loop of the Inn River. Attl is a district west of the town, with the foundation's grounds located on the Inn hillside. Accessible by car via the A 94 (exit Mühldorf-West or Wasserburg). By train: Wasserburg-Bahnhof station, then local bus.