Grassauer Bauernbühne — Boandlgeheimnis
Upper Bavarian Farmers' Theatre in the Heftersaal by Lake Chiemsee
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Folk Theatre from the Achental Valley
The Grassauer Bauernbühne is one of the most traditional amateur theatre groups in the Upper Bavarian Achental valley, located between Lake Chiemsee and Tegernsee. In the Heftersaal (also called Hefterstadel) — a historic barn stage in the market town of Grassau, district of Traunstein, state of Bavaria — the ensemble performs a new play each year in the Upper Bavarian dialect. The performances are multi-generational theatre that cultivates the local dialect, folk humour, and Bavarian storytelling tradition.
Boandlgeheimnis — Play of the 2026 Season
The 2026 play is titled »Boandlgeheimnis«. At its centre is the »Boandl« — the personified figure of Death in Bavarian folk tradition, made famous by »Brandner Kaspar« among others. In the play, the Boandl has died, triggering a catastrophe for Ripperl-Reni and Schnitter-Fesl, who are in charge of the afterlife administration. The play combines folk humour with thoughtful undertones about death, customs, and the deceased's continued existence — typical material of Upper Bavarian farmers' theatre.
Dates Across Two Seasons
The Bauernbühne performs the play in two blocks: a spring series in April with a premiere on Easter Sunday, and an autumn series in September/October. The evening performances begin at 7:30 PM, and the afternoon performances at 5:00 PM. The Heftersaal offers seating for around 200 spectators and is part of the Bavarian barn theatre heritage — a stage in a historic farm building with wooden beams and simple, yet atmospheric seating.
Grassau am Chiemsee
The market town of Grassau has around 7,000 inhabitants and is located in the southern district of Traunstein, at the transition from the Chiemgau region to the Achental valley. Grassau is known for its location on Lake Chiemsee, for the Achental valley as a hiking paradise, and for its active club structure — including, besides the Bauernbühne, a traditional costume association, a brass band, and a shooting guild. The folk theatre is a central element of Grassau's cultural identity and is complemented in the summer by the event series »Kulturleben Grassau«.
Grassauer Bauernbühne — edition 2026
Season April 5 to October 3, 2026
The Grassauer Bauernbühne presents the play »Boandlgeheimnis« in two performance blocks in 2026. The spring block begins on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with the premiere at 7:30 PM in the Heftersaal Grassau. Further performances follow on April 6 (afternoon performance 5 PM), April 11 (7:30 PM), April 12 (5 PM), and April 17 (7:30 PM).
In the autumn, the Bauernbühne resumes the play with three additional performances: September 25 (7:30 PM), September 27 (5 PM), and October 3 (5 PM). The play about the deceased Boandl, Ripperl-Reni, and Schnitter-Fesl in the afterlife administration combines Upper Bavarian folk humour with thoughtful tones about life after death — a typical Bauernbühne constellation.
Programme Grassauer Bauernbühne 2026
Spring Block April 2026
- Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, 7:30 PM — Premiere »Boandlgeheimnis«
- Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Autumn Block September–October 2026
- Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, September 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (German Unity Day)
Play and Cast
- Play: »Boandlgeheimnis« — Upper Bavarian dialect folk theatre
- Main characters: the Boandl (Death), Ripperl-Reni, and Schnitter-Fesl (afterlife administration)
- Venue: Heftersaal (Hefterstadel) Grassau, approx. 200 seats
Tickets and reservations at grassauer-bauernbuehne.de or from the Grassau Tourist Information (Tel. 08641 697960).
Highlights Grassauer Bauernbühne 2026
- Premiere of »Boandlgeheimnis« on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Eight performances across two playing blocks (spring and autumn)
- Upper Bavarian dialect folk theatre in the historic Heftersaal
- Play about Death (Boandl) and the afterlife administration
- Tradition of Bavarian farmers' theatre in the Chiemgau region
- Combination of folk humour and thoughtful undertones
Prices Grassauer Bauernbühne 2026
Ticket prices per performance are available from the Grassau Tourist Information and the association's website. Rates typically range from €12–€18 for adults, with concessions for students. Reservations are recommended — the Heftersaal has around 200 seats and is regularly well-attended.
Practical information — Grassauer Bauernbühne
Getting There
By train to Bernau am Chiemsee, then take a bus or taxi to Grassau (approx. 10 km). By car, take the A 8 (Munich–Salzburg), exit Bernau, then follow the B 305 towards Grassau. Parking is available at the Heftersaal and in the town centre.
Tickets and Reservations
Reservations can be made through the Grassauer Bauernbühne (grassauer-bauernbuehne.de) or the Grassau Tourist Information office (Tel. +49 8641 697960). Advance booking is recommended — performances are regularly well-attended.
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