Uferfest Langenargen

Uferfest Langenargen — 51 Years of Lake Constance Summer Festival

The Uferfest Langenargen is one of the most traditional and most visited summer festivals on Lake Constance. For over fifty years, it has taken place on the first weekend of the Baden-Württemberg summer holidays — thus from July 31 to August 3, 2026. The venue is the lakeside promenade along the shore of Lake Constance, with the fairytale-like Schloss Montfort right on the lake as an unforgettable backdrop.

What to expect

Four days of festival with a clearly structured program:

• Over 20 club stalls along the lakeside promenade — catering with regional dishes, draft beer, Lake Constance wine, ice cream
• Stage program on a main stage near the lake, with bands from the Lake Constance region and beyond
• Children's and family program with carousels, games, and entertainment
• Sound fireworks — the spectacular show on Saturday evening, where music, light, and aerial fireworks are synchronized over the lake
• Fischerstechen — the traditional water joust on Sunday at 5 p.m.

The Sound Fireworks — The Acoustic Highlight

The sound fireworks on Saturday evening are famous beyond the region: aerial fireworks are fired in synchronization with a musical composition, while light installations on the shore and at Schloss Montfort enhance the spectacle. From a boat or from the lake shore with a clear view of the lake, a 20–30 minute show unfolds, which is among the largest fireworks displays on Lake Constance. The reflection of the fireworks on the lake surface and the acoustic amplification by the open water make the spectacle special.

Fischerstechen — The Old Water Joust

The Fischerstechen on Sunday at 5 p.m. is a tradition that has been maintained in the Lake Constance communities for centuries. Two fishermen or boat racers stand on a platform at the stern of two boats, which slowly approach each other. With long, padded lances, they try to push the opponent into the water. The competition runs as a knockout tournament — and is both sport and spectacle. The audience on the shore cheers along.

Schloss Montfort — The Distinctive Backdrop

Schloss Montfort, located directly on the shore of Lake Constance, is Langenargen's landmark. The current building was erected in 1861 by King Wilhelm I of Württemberg in the Moorish style — he wanted to create a "neo-oriental" architecture on Lake Constance. Today, the castle stands as a restaurant and event venue on the shore; during the Uferfest, its silhouette with the characteristic arches and towers forms the permanent background for every photo.

Langenargen — The Beautiful Lake Constance Town

Langenargen is located in the Bodenseekreis district on the northern shore of Lake Constance, between Friedrichshafen and Lindau. With just under 8,000 inhabitants, it is a typical Lake Constance town: a long promenade, a yacht harbor, a castle, small shops, many cafés and restaurants along the shore, vineyards (the Württemberg Lake Constance wine region begins here), and apple orchards in the hinterland. In summer, the population triples due to tourists — the Uferfest is the highlight of the season.