Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen (Fischereiverein)
A balmy summer evening by the fishing club's pond
About Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen
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A Fish Pond as a Festival Ground
Balzhausen is a small municipality in the southern district of Günzburg, within the Bavarian-Swabian administrative community of Thannhausen. The Balzhausen Fishing Club e.V. has managed its own club pond here for decades, which is used for fish husbandry and care, as well as for social gatherings. Once a year, the pond transforms into a small, atmospheric festival site: the Sommernachtsfest.
What Makes the Evening Special
The Sommernachtsfest begins in the late afternoon and lasts into the night. The club pond is atmospherically illuminated with lanterns and torches, and grilled fish – usually trout from their own stock – as well as steaks, sausages, and drinks are served in the marquee and under the pavilions. Coffee and cake are offered for the older generation, and there are play areas for children on the bank.
Weather-Dependent Club Festival
As with many open-air festivals in Bavaria, the Sommernachtsfest in Balzhausen is weather-dependent. In case of bad weather, it is postponed to the following Saturday – a backup date that the club officially announces. So, if you plan to attend, keep an eye on the weather forecast or check the municipal website directly for the latest confirmation.
Balzhausen in the Günzburg District
Balzhausen lies between Krumbach and Thannhausen in the Mindel landscape, a hilly agricultural and pasture region in Bavarian Swabia. Visitors to the Sommernachtsfest can combine the day with a bike tour through the Mindel valley or a trip to the Swabian pre-Alps. Admission is free, and the festival is a classic example of accessible Swabian club culture.
Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen — edition 2026
The 2026 Sommernachtsfest of the Balzhausen Fishing Club will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM. The venue, as every year, is the club pond in 86483 Balzhausen.
The club invites you from the late afternoon for a convivial evening by the water. The menu includes freshly grilled trout from their own stock, other fish specialties, steaks, and sausages, with beer, wine, and soft drinks on tap. As dusk falls, the traditional lighting of the pond creates the typical summer night atmosphere.
Weather-dependent – in case of bad weather, the festival will be postponed to Saturday, July 4, 2026. Confirmation will be provided at short notice via the municipal website balzhausen.de.
Programme Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Festival begins at the club pond, catering stands open
- from 6:00 PM — Grilling starts: Trout from own stock, sausages, steaks
- from dusk — Pond illuminated with lanterns and torches, cozy gathering
- during the evening — Background music from tape, drinks served in the marquee
Backup date in case of bad weather: Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Highlights Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen 2026
- Grilled fish from the fishing club's own stock
- Atmospheric pond lighting after dark
- Classic club festival in a relaxed atmosphere
Prices Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at local club prices.
Practical information — Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen
Getting There
By car: A8 exit Burgau, then direction Krumbach/Thannhausen, continue to Balzhausen. Parking available in the village center and at the sports field. By public transport: Regional train to Krumbach (Schwaben), then local bus to Balzhausen.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at club prices.
Weather Notice
Open-air event — in case of bad weather, the festival will be postponed to the following Saturday (backup date). Please check the municipal website balzhausen.de beforehand.
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Where it takes place Sommernachtsfest Balzhausen
Vereinsweiher des Fischereivereins Balzhausen
Vereinsweiher, 86483 Balzhausen