Name: Bergseefest am Spitzingsee 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Seeufer Spitzingsee

Bergseefest Spitzingsee

About Bergseefest Spitzingsee

The Bergseefest am Spitzingsee is one of the most atmospheric summer festivals in the Tegernsee-Schliersee Alpine region. At an altitude of around 1090 meters, the Spitzingsee mountain community (Berggemeinschaft Spitzingsee e.V.) celebrates together with the municipality of Schliersee right on the lakeshore. For two days, there will be delicacies from hosts and clubs, a tombola, bull riding, and a bike race — the highlight is the grand finale fireworks on Saturday evening over the dark mountain lake. Located in the Miesbach district, the festival combines alpine conviviality with the unique backdrop of one of Bavaria's highest lakes.

Dates 01 Aug — 02 Aug 2026

Venue Schliersee (09182)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Bergseefest Spitzingsee — edition 2026

The Bergseefest am Spitzingsee 2026, like in previous years, will be organized by the Spitzingsee mountain community (Berggemeinschaft Spitzingsee e.V.) together with the municipality of Schliersee on the lakeshore — a two-day summer festival with delicacies, tombola, bull riding, a bike race, and the grand finale fireworks on Saturday evening. The exact date will be announced by the mountain community; the festival traditionally takes place in August.

The Bergseefest traditionally takes place on an August weekend (Friday and Saturday, no program on Sunday). The exact date for 2026 will be announced by the Spitzingsee mountain community (Berggemeinschaft Spitzingsee e.V.) on their event page; the August date shown here is a placeholder until the official announcement.

The schedule follows the proven pattern: bike race on Friday evening, bull riding on both days, a large tombola with 1000 tickets, catering by hosts and clubs, and the grand finale fireworks on Saturday evening after dark. Afterwards, an after-party at the Alte Spinnradl. Shuttle bus at 10 PM to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station.

Highlights Bergseefest Spitzingsee 2026

Grand finale fireworks over the mountain lake, bull riding, bike race, tombola with 1000 tickets, delicacies from hosts and clubs at an altitude of 1090 m.

Programme Bergseefest Spitzingsee 2026

Typical Bergseefest Schedule

Friday

Festival operations on the lakeshore from midday
6:00 PM — Bike Race
Bull riding, catering, after-party in the evening at the Alte Spinnradl

Saturday

Festival operations from morning, bull riding, tombola (1000 tickets)
After dark — Grand finale fireworks over the mountain lake
10:00 PM — Shuttle bus to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station

Current date and program: spitzingsee-berggemeinschaft.com.

Prices Bergseefest Spitzingsee 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks on site, beer from Bräu z'Loh. Tombola tickets €5.

Practical information

Practical information — Bergseefest Spitzingsee

Getting There

By train (RB55) to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station, then take MVV bus line 362 to Spitzingsee. Due to limited parking at the lake, traveling by public transport is strongly recommended. On both festival days, a shuttle bus runs to Fischhausen-Neuhaus station at 10 PM.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks available from local hosts and clubs. Tombola tickets €5.

Note

The level crossing in Neuhaus may be temporarily closed during arrival — check current information in advance.

Summer Festival at 1090 Meters

The Spitzingsee is located at an altitude of around 1090 meters in the Schliersee mountains — a spectacular setting for one of Upper Bavaria's most atmospheric summer festivals. The Bergseefest is organized by the Spitzingsee mountain community (Berggemeinschaft Spitzingsee e.V.) together with the municipality of Schliersee and takes place directly on the lakeshore. For two days, the mountain lake becomes a meeting point for locals and guests.

Delicacies, Tombola, and Bull Riding

Local hosts and clubs provide the catering: grilled fish, roast chicken, sausages, Kaiserschmarrn, and homemade cakes, along with beer from Bräu z'Loh, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. The program includes a large tombola with 1000 tickets and prizes such as mountain bikes and e-scooters, a bike race on Friday evening, and bull riding on both days.

The Grand Finale Fireworks

The highlight is the grand finale fireworks on Saturday evening after dark. Over the dark mountain lake and against the mountain backdrop, it unfolds its special effect — the moment many visitors eagerly await all evening. Afterwards, the Alte Spinnradl opens exclusively for the after-party.

Schliersee and Spitzingsee — Alpine Region in the Miesbach District

The Spitzingsee belongs to the municipality of Schliersee in the Miesbach district in the state of Bavaria, right in the heart of the Tegernsee-Schliersee Alpine region. As one of Bavaria's highest lakes, it is a popular destination for hikers and winter sports enthusiasts — during the Bergseefest, it transforms into the grand festival stage for the mountain community once a summer.