Roßhaupten Kite Festival

Kite Flying with an Allgäu Mountain Panorama

Roßhaupten is located in Ostallgäu on the Forggensee lake, with views of the Tannheim Mountains and Neuschwanstein Castle. The community's spa park offers an open meadow area perfect for kite flying: stable updrafts, plenty of space, and no disruptive tall buildings nearby. This is exactly where the kite festival takes place every summer — organized by the Rutka family and Drachenbox from Biberach.

All Types of Kites in the Sky

Over the two festival days, delta kites, box kites, 3D models, and stunt kites ascend into the Allgäu sky. The open flying is intentionally kept accessible: anyone who brings their own kite can fly it. Those who don't have one can buy one directly at the Drachenbox stand on-site or rent ground winders. Defective kites are repaired on-site.

Highlight for Children

A candy-dropping airship kite flies over the meadow, showering sweets — the most popular program item for young guests. Directly next door is the adventure playground with a zip line and a large slide, and the mini-golf course is also nearby.

LED Kites and Fireworks at Night

When dusk falls on Saturday evening, the highlight of the kite festival begins: illuminated LED kites circle over the spa park, followed by fireworks. The combination of animated light kites, the mountain panorama, and the quiet Allgäu night is an experience in itself.

Family Festival by Forggensee Lake

Roßhaupten is part of the Ostallgäu district in Bavaria and, with Forggensee lake, the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria, it's a popular holiday destination. The kite festival fits perfectly into this atmosphere — relaxed, family-friendly, outdoors. Food, drinks, coffee, and cake are available at the kiosk, and dogs on leashes are welcome.