Days of the Native Americans in Pullman City

Pullman City – the living Western town

In the heart of the Bavarian Forest, in the municipality of Eging am See (Passau district, Lower Bavaria), lies one of Southern Germany's most unusual destinations: Pullman City, a fully accessible Western-themed town with a Saloon, Mandan earth lodge, Karl May stage, and wooden houses from the Wild West. Once a year, between the end of July and the beginning of August, the "Days of the Native Americans" take place in this setting – arguably the most famous Native American festival in the German-speaking world.

Real Native Americans as Guests

What distinguishes the "Days of the Native Americans" from a theme park event: Every year, Pullman City invites real representatives of indigenous nations of North America who live in the town for ten days, presenting their dance forms, their traditional clothing, their stories, and their crafts. The event is designed as a cultural encounter, with workshops, lectures, and joint ceremonies.

Pow Wow and Grand Show

The highlight is the festive Pow Wow, which ceremonially opens the Days of the Native Americans. Dancers and singers enter in colorful regalia, the drum circle is opened, and the ceremony follows traditional procedures. The program is complemented by:

• Good Morning Show on Main Street (11:00 AM)
• Wild West Show on the Karl May Stage (1:30 PM) with cowboys, Native Americans, horses, and cattle
• American History Show (3:30 PM) – a grand historical reenactment
• Native American Culture & Mythology in the Mandan earth lodge (4:45 PM)
• Karl May Play in the evening (most recently "The Half-Breed – Deceptive Gold")
• Live Country Music in the evening on several stages

Workshops for Adults

Several workshops are offered in the Native American Camp during the Days of the Native Americans – two of the most popular are:

• Drum Making Course – make your own hand drum
• Bead Embroidery – traditional bead embroidery techniques

Registration is on-site at the Town Office.

Significance in the Bavarian Forest

For tourism in the Passau district and the entire Bavarian Forest, the Days of the Native Americans are an important summer event. The festival attracts visitors from all over Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and beyond, and is considered the most authentic Native American festival in Europe.