Hammerseefest Bodenwöhr
Summer lake festival with a grand fireworks display in the Oberpfälzer Seenland
About Hammerseefest
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Celebrating at the Hammersee
The Hammersee in Bodenwöhr is a historic reservoir in the Upper Palatinate, once created to supply energy to the iron hammers of the Bodenwöhr ironworks. Today, it is a popular local recreation area in the Oberpfälzer Seenland, a water-rich region in the Schwandorf district. Once a year, the municipality of Bodenwöhr transforms the lake shore into a large festival ground for the Hammerseefest.
Clubs serve, families come
From the late afternoon (official start 4 PM), the area along the lake buzzes with activity. Local clubs – fire brigades, sports clubs, traditional costume and music associations – set up stalls with food and drinks. The food ranges from classic Upper Palatinate snacks to grilled fish on a stick and bratwurst, all accompanied by regional beer.
Pyrotechnics over the water
The highlight of the Hammerseefest is the grand fireworks display over the Hammersee. As soon as it gets dark, the rockets ascend over the water – a popular sight that draws thousands to the shore every year.
Oberpfälzer Seenland, Schwandorf District
Bodenwöhr is located in the heart of the Oberpfälzer Seenland with its reservoirs, forests, and nature reserves. Visitors to the Hammerseefest can combine their trip with a walk around the lake, a visit to the Mining and Industrial Museum, or an excursion to the nearby Charlottenhofer Weihergebiet nature reserve.
Hammerseefest — edition 2026
The Hammerseefest 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 4 PM at the Hammersee in Bodenwöhr. The municipality of Bodenwöhr is the organizer; local clubs will provide catering with Upper Palatinate food and drinks. After dark, a pyrotechnic spectacle will illuminate the lake.
The festival is considered a popular family event in the Oberpfälzer Seenland, attracting both Bodenwöhr families and day-trippers from the Schwandorf district and the wider Upper Palatinate region.
Programme Hammerseefest 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
- From 4:00 PM — Opening of the Hammerseefest on the lake shore, stalls of local clubs open
- Afternoon/Evening — Cozy get-together, culinary stalls, catering by local clubs
- After dark (approx. 10:00 PM) — Grand fireworks display over the Hammersee as the highlight
- Following — Festival winding down on the lake shore
Highlights Hammerseefest 2026
- Grand fireworks display over the Hammersee after dark
- Catering by local clubs with Upper Palatinate specialties on the lake shore
- Free admission – a classic summer festival in the Oberpfälzer Seenland
Prices Hammerseefest 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at Volksfest prices.
Practical information — Hammerseefest
Getting there
By car via the A 93 (exit Schwandorf-Süd) and the federal road towards Bodenwöhr. By train to Schwandorf, then continue by bus. Parking is available in Bodenwöhr.
Admission
Admission is free. Food and drinks are served at Volksfest prices.
Tip
Arrive as early as possible to secure a good spot with a view of the water for the fireworks. Bring blankets or folding chairs.
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Where it takes place Hammerseefest
Hammersee Bodenwöhr
Hammersee, 92439 Bodenwöhr