Seefest Tegernsee
Summer festival on the shores of Lake Tegern with music, fireworks, and alpine panorama
About Seefest Tegernsee
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Three Lake Festivals, Three Locations, One Summer on Lake Tegern
Three municipalities on Lake Tegern in Upper Bavaria celebrate their own lake festival every summer: Rottach-Egern, Tegernsee, and Bad Wiessee. The Seefest in Tegernsee itself is the middle of the three events and traditionally takes place at the end of July at the Rathausplatz (town hall square) with access to the lake promenade.
From 4:00 PM: Festival begins with brass music and traditional costumes
As the afternoon progresses, the Rathausplatz fills up: Bavarian brass bands provide the musical backdrop, while alphorn players, traditional costume dance groups, and local clubs shape the stage program. A specialty of the Tegernsee lake festivals is the Schifferstechen – a nautical competition between boats, which is only maintained in this traditional form on Lake Tegern.
Families, Enjoyment, and Sustainability
- Children's program with face painting, bouncy castle, crafts, and game stations
- Regional delicacies, beer from the Herzogliches Brauhaus Tegernsee, and brandies from local distilleries
- Plastic ban and strict reusable system (focus for 2025/26)
- Increased waste separation as a contribution to the sustainability of the events
Fireworks over Lake Tegern
The highlight of every Tegernsee lake festival is the musically accompanied fireworks display around 10:15 PM. The spectacle can be enjoyed from the Rathausplatz, the lake promenade, and even from boats on the lake — the surrounding alpine panorama with the Wallberg to the south makes the atmosphere unique.
Tradition under Special Circumstances
In 2026, the Seefest Tegernsee is subject to special conditions: Due to bridge construction work in the town area (May to November 2026), adjustments may be necessary. The organizers have reserved two alternative dates, July 29th/30th, 2026. Please check the official tourism websites for current information before your arrival.
Seefest Tegernsee — edition 2026
The Seefest Tegernsee 2026 will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The festival begins at 4:00 PM at the Rathausplatz, with the program extending along the adjacent lake promenade. Ship traffic and regional bus lines will be free for festival guests from 5:00 PM onwards.
As with all Tegernsee lake festivals in 2026, sustainability, regional catering with beer from the Herzogliches Brauhaus Tegernsee, and a continuous family program will be the focus. The highlight remains the musically accompanied fireworks display around 10:15 PM.
Important: Due to bridge construction work in the town area (May–November 2026), two backup dates have been set: July 29 and 30, 2026. Please check the current confirmation of the date before your arrival on tegernsee.com and via servus-tegernsee.de.
Programme Seefest Tegernsee 2026
Seefest Tegernsee 2026 Schedule
- From 4:00 PM — Festival begins at Rathausplatz, opening with brass band and greetings
- Late afternoon — Performances by alphorn players and traditional costume dance groups
- Family area — Face painting, bouncy castle, craft activities, game stations along the lake promenade
- From 5:00 PM — Free travel on MVV buses, the Tegernsee ferry, and reinforced shuttle services
- Evening — Schifferstechen, traditional nautical competition on the lake
- Culinary — Regional delicacies, beer from Herzogliches Brauhaus, brandies from local distilleries
- Around 10:15 PM — Grand fireworks display accompanied by music over Lake Tegern
Highlights Seefest Tegernsee 2026
- Schifferstechen on Lake Tegern
- Alphorn players and traditional costume dances against an alpine panorama
- Beer from the Herzogliches Brauhaus Tegernsee
- Grand fireworks display around 10:15 PM
- Plastic ban and sustainable festival concept
Prices Seefest Tegernsee 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and individual family attractions are paid for on-site. Bus and ferry services are free for festival guests from 5:00 PM.
Practical information — Seefest Tegernsee
Getting there
Parking in Tegernsee is very limited on the festival day. The Bayerische Regiobahn (BOB) train from Munich runs directly to Tegernsee station, from where it is just a short walk to the Rathausplatz. From 5:00 PM, regional bus lines and the Tegernsee ferry operate free of charge for festival guests.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and individual attractions are paid for on-site.
Tip
Those who want to watch the fireworks in peace should find a spot on the lake promenade in good time or book a trip on one of the boats of the Tegernsee ferry.
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Where it takes place Seefest Tegernsee
Rathausplatz & Seepromenade Tegernsee
Rathausplatz, 83684 Tegernsee