Seefest Uffing am Staffelsee

A Bavarian Summer Evening on the Staffelsee

For decades, the Seefest in Uffing am Staffelsee has been a firm fixture in the summer calendar of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district. Organized by the local Uffing Music Band, the shore of the Staffelsee transforms into a small festival ground on an August evening, focusing on traditional brass music, folk dance, and Bavarian customs.

Program and Highlights

Starting around 7 PM, the Uffing Music Band plays by the lake. Afterwards, the children's Schuhplattler and active members of the local traditional costume association present traditional folk dances. The festival thrives on the interplay between musical performances and the cozy atmosphere by the water. With good weather, the sunset over the Staffelsee combines with the music to create an atmospheric overall experience.

The Staffelsee and its Wörth Island

The Staffelsee, with its seven islands, is located in Upper Bavaria's Pfaffenwinkel region, between Murnau and Uffing. The largest island, Wörth, was the site of a monastery in the early Middle Ages and still shapes the lake's image today. The Seefest embraces this cultural-historical rootedness and combines it with Uffing's vibrant club life.

Customs and Club Life

The Seefest is organized by the Uffing Music Band, which, with volunteer commitment, organizes the festival together with the traditional costume association and other local clubs. The event is considered a flagship of village customs in Uffing and attracts locals as well as holiday guests from the surrounding resorts on the Staffelsee.