Ecumenical Midsummer Bonfire Ruhpolding
Ecumenical Midsummer and St. John's Celebration by the Campfire in Chiemgau
About Midsummer Bonfire Ruhpolding
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A Summer Evening by the Fire in Chiemgau
The ecumenical Midsummer Bonfire in Ruhpolding combines an old Bavarian tradition with an ecumenical spirit: the Catholic Kolping family Ruhpolding/St. Georg and the Protestant church community jointly invite you to the Midsummer or St. John's celebration. It is celebrated on a meadow opposite the Johanneskirche, which is made available by a Ruhpolding resident for the evening.
The Midsummer Bonfire
When darkness falls, the large wood fire is lit and blessed by the pastors of both denominations. Guests gather around the warming fire for a convivial evening that lasts until midnight. The program includes music, communal singing, and dances by the fire.
Community and Good Cause
The Midsummer Bonfire is less a large folk festival (Volksfest) and more an atmospheric community evening focused on the encounter between people and denominations. The organizers provide food and drinks for the guests' well-being. The proceeds from the evening traditionally go to the Ruhpolding youth fire brigade.
Safety by the Fire Brigade
The Ruhpolding Volunteer Fire Brigade is responsible for fire safety and extinguishes the last embers at midnight. This concludes an evening that brings together tradition, faith, and conviviality in the heart of Chiemgau.
Midsummer Bonfire Ruhpolding — edition 2026
The ecumenical Midsummer Bonfire 2026 continues the joint celebration initiated in recent years by the Kolping family Ruhpolding/St. Georg and the Protestant church community. After dark, the Midsummer Bonfire will be lit and blessed by the clergy of both denominations.
Around the warming fire, people will sing, make music, and dance until midnight. The Ruhpolding Volunteer Fire Brigade will ensure fire safety and extinguish the embers at the end. The proceeds from the evening will benefit the youth fire brigade. The exact date and detailed program will be announced by the Kolping family.
Programme Midsummer Bonfire Ruhpolding 2026
Evening Program
- Welcome by the pastor of the Protestant church community and the chairman of the Kolping family
- Lighting and blessing of the Midsummer Bonfire after dark
- Convivial gathering around the fire with food and drinks
- Music, communal singing, and dances around the fire until midnight
- Extinguishing of the embers by the Ruhpolding Volunteer Fire Brigade at midnight
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Getting There
Ruhpolding is located in Chiemgau (Traunstein district) and can be reached via the A8 motorway (Siegsdorf exit) or by train via Ruhpolding station (Chiemgaubahn). The celebration takes place on a meadow opposite the Johanneskirche.
Admission
The event is a community celebration; proceeds from food and drinks benefit the youth fire brigade.
Tip
Sturdy footwear and a warm jacket are recommended for the evening by the fire.
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Where it takes place Midsummer Bonfire Ruhpolding
Wiese gegenüber der Johanneskirche