Dorffest Oberau

Festival of Associations in the Zugspitzland Region

The Dorffest Oberau is a festival of local associations in Oberau, a municipality in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district in the Upper Bavaria administrative region of Bavaria. Oberau is located in the Zugspitzland, the holiday region at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain. The venue is the Oberau Culture Park, the central festival grounds of the municipality.

Three Days of Program

Over three days, the associations offer a diverse program. This includes a vehicle exhibition by the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) and the fire department, resuscitation exercises, a barrel race, face painting, and bouncy castles. The Oberau music band provides the musical accompaniment. This creates a varied festival that combines conviviality, hands-on activities, and family offerings.

Community and Tradition

The Dorffest is in the tradition of Upper Bavarian association festivals, where voluntary commitment and community spirit are the focus. The participation of the fire department, BRK, music band, and other associations makes the festival a flagship of village cohesion.

Significance for the Region

The Dorffest Oberau is a social highlight in the Zugspitzland and an attractive event for locals and guests of the holiday region. It combines Bavarian traditions, family programs, and active association life at the foot of the Zugspitze.