Festival Week 150 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Hundham

150 Years of Fire Brigade in the Leitzachtal Valley

The festival week "150 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Hundham" is a club and folk festival (Volksfest) in the Hundham district of Fischbachau municipality in the Miesbach district of Upper Bavaria, Germany. The Volunteer Fire Brigade Hundham was founded in 1876 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a multi-day festival week. Hundham is located in the idyllic Leitzachtal valley at the foot of the Bavarian Prealps.

Festival Week Program

The festival program spans several days: it opens with the beer tapping ceremony, followed by a beach party, a Schafkopf tournament, and a cabaret evening. A senior citizens' afternoon and a festive Sunday with a parade round off the program. In the festival tent, beer tent evenings with specialties from the fire brigade's kitchen, draft beer, and music will create a lively atmosphere.

Highlight: Gerhard Polt and the Well-Brüder

A special highlight of the anniversary week is a performance by Gerhard Polt and the Well-Brüder (Wellbrüder) with Bavarian wit and joie de vivre in the Hundham festival tent. Tickets are limited, so early purchase is recommended.

Significance for the Community

The fire brigade anniversary is a significant social event for the municipality of Fischbachau and the Leitzachtal valley. It honors 150 years of volunteer commitment by the Volunteer Fire Brigade and combines tradition, conviviality, and community spirit.