Heimatabend Grainau
Bavarian Costume and Folk Dance Culture at the Foot of the Zugspitze
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Costume Culture in the Werdenfelser Land
The Zugspitze village of Grainau is located at the foot of the Zugspitze in the Werdenfelser Land region, in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (state of Bavaria, 09180). A particularly strong tradition of costumes and folk dancing has been preserved here — and the folk costume association »D'Höllentaler Grainau« is its most important custodian in the village. The association, named after the Höllental valley at the foot of the Zugspitze's north face, has been nurturing the Schuhplattler, yodeling, and folk dance traditions of the Upper Bavarian highlands for generations.
The Music Pavilion as a Spa Park Stage
The venue is the music pavilion in Grainau's spa park — a classic Bavarian pavilion stage, with open-air seating for the audience. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to an indoor hall. The atmosphere is cozy, almost familial — not a tourist show, but a genuine club evening where guests are warmly welcomed.
Schuhplattler, Yodeling, and Goasslschnalzen
The program follows traditional folk dance evenings of the Werdenfelser Land: Schuhplattler in several variations, ribbon dances, old pieces from the regional repertoire, yodeling performances, Goasslschnalzen (cracking the large whip), and folk songs. The Grainau music band and other local music groups provide accompaniment — the Schuhplattler dancers wear traditional Werdenfelser costumes.
Refreshments and Coziness
During the evening, freshly tapped beer is served, along with Bavarian grilled specialties — bratwurst, grilled fish on a stick, and sauerkraut salad. Free admission with the Grainau guest card, making the evening one of the most popular events for guests in the Zugspitze village. Suitable for families, starting in the early evening, lasting about four hours.
Heimatabend — edition 2026
Heimatabend on June 13, 2026, in the Music Pavilion
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the folk costume association »D'Höllentaler Grainau« invites you again to the Heimatabend in the Grainau Music Pavilion. It starts at 7 PM and lasts about four hours — until 11 PM. The focus is on the dances, songs, and musical pieces of the Werdenfelser Land, performed by the members of the folk costume association in original Werdenfelser costumes.
Free admission with the Grainau guest card — the Heimatabend is one of the central local events for overnight guests and locals.
Programme Heimatabend 2026
Program Structure Heimatabend June 13, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Start in the Grainau Music Pavilion (Kurpark, Parkweg)
- Performances by the D'Höllentaler Grainau Folk Costume Association:
- Schuhplattler in several variations — the typical Upper Bavarian male dance form
- Old folk dances — ribbon dances, couple dances, regional pieces
- Yodeling — solo and multi-part
- Folk singing and alpine songs
- Goasslschnalzen (whip cracking) — if in the program
- Participatory Dances: Audience can join in simple folk dances
- Musical Accompaniment: Grainau Music Band and local music groups
- Refreshments throughout the evening: freshly tapped beer, Bavarian grilled specialties
- End: approx. 11:00 PM
In case of bad weather, the evening takes place indoors. Latest information from the Grainau Tourist Information office, +49 8821 9818 50.
Highlights Heimatabend 2026
- Schuhplattler by the D'Höllentaler Folk Costume Association in original Werdenfelser costumes
- Yodeling, folk singing, and old dances from the Bavarian highlands
- Musical accompaniment by the Grainau Music Band
- Refreshments with freshly tapped beer and grilled specialties
- Free admission with Grainau guest card
Prices Heimatabend 2026
Free admission for holders of the Grainau guest card (overnight guests). Day visitors pay a small entrance fee on site. Refreshments with beer and Bavarian grilled specialties at usual folk festival prices.
Practical information — Heimatabend
Getting There
Car: A95 / B2 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then B23 to Grainau. Parking available at the spa park.
Train: Bayerische Zugspitzbahn from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grainau.
Address: Musikpavillon im Kurpark, Parkweg 8, 82491 Grainau.
Admission
Free admission with the GRAINAU guest card (for overnight guests in Grainau and surrounding areas). Day visitors pay a small entrance fee on site.
Tips
Bring sturdy shoes and a sweater for the evening — the event runs for 4 hours in the early evening. In case of rain, the evening takes place indoors — information available from the Grainau Tourist Information office (08821 9818 50).
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Where it takes place Heimatabend
Musikpavillon Grainau
Parkweg 8, 82491 Grainau