Historic Säumerfest Grafenau — Edition 2025
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Overview
From August 1 to 3, 2025, Grafenau and its partner towns along the Golden Road celebrated the Historic Säumerfest. The organizer was FESTevent Grafenau GbR. The three festival venues — Grafenau Town Square, KurErlebnispark BÄREAL, and Haus im Wald — offered a packed program centered around the historic salt trade.
As every year, the grand Säumer procession on Saturday was the highlight, featuring a salt merchant caravan, packhorses, minstrels, and the traditional salt assaying on the town square.
Programme
Program 2025
- Fri, August 1, 2025 — Opening of the encampments, evening camp life
- Sat, August 2, 2025 — Main day with Säumer procession, salt assaying, and market proclamation
- Sun, August 3, 2025 — Market activities, camp tours, festival conclusion
Highlights
- Säumer procession with packhorses
- Medieval encampment at BÄREAL
- Salt assaying on the town square
- Participation of partner towns Schärding and Bergreichenstein
Prices
Day tickets and weekend passes available.
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