Waldfest D'Holzar Fischen
Traditional costume and forest festival of the D'Holzar Fischen costume and heritage association at the Waldfestplatz in Weidach
About Waldfest D'Holzar
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Traditional Costume Forest Festival with Over 100 Years of Tradition
The Waldfest of the Trachten- und Heimatverein D'Holzar Fischen is one of the most beautiful traditional costume forest festivals in the Oberallgäu. In 2026, the association invites you on Sunday, July 26, from 10:00 AM to the Waldfestplatz in Weidach in Fischen i.Allgäu. In case of bad weather, the festival will be postponed to August 2, 2026.
Program Throughout the Day
The program follows the classic Allgäu festival structure:
- From 10:00 AM – Morning pint with the local brass band
- From 1:30 PM – Traditional costume program with folk dance, Schuhplattler, young musicians, and alphorn players
- All Day Long – Children's program with bouncy castle, football, bowling, and playground
- From 5:00 PM – Dancing, music, food, and drinks into the night
Trachten- und Heimatverein D'Holzar
The organizer is the Trachten- und Heimatverein D'Holzar Fischen e.V. – a traditional costume association that preserves the Alpine customs, dances, and music of the Allgäu mountain region. Holzar refers to the historical significance of woodcutters (Holzknechte) in the region. The association's name says it all: traditional costume, music, and regional pride are the focus.
Schuhplattler, Folk Dance, and Alphorn Players
The afternoon program starting at 1:30 PM is the highlight: Schuhplattler – the traditional Alpine men's dances characterized by loud slapping on shoes and leather trousers – perform, as do folk dance groups and alphorn players with their distinctive long Alpine horns. Young musicians – the association's rising talent – also get their chance to perform.
Fischen in the Oberallgäu
Fischen i.Allgäu is located in the Oberallgäu district in Swabia, nestled between the Allgäu Alps and the Iller Valley. This state-recognized climatic health resort with around 3,200 inhabitants is a classic destination for mountain vacationers. Traditional costume and heritage associations like D'Holzar shape the cultural profile of the region, passing down Alpine traditions from generation to generation.
Family-Friendly Traditional Costume Festival
Consciously kept family-friendly, with children's games, regional delicacies, and Alpine music, the Waldfest is more than just an association festival: it is a vibrant showcase of Allgäu mountain culture, bringing together numerous locals and vacationers every year.
Waldfest D'Holzar — edition 2026
Waldfest 2026 Overview
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM. Location: Waldfestplatz in Weidach, 87538 Fischen i.Allgäu. Organizer: Trachten- und Heimatverein D'Holzar Fischen e.V..
Alternative Date
In case of bad weather, the Waldfest will be postponed to Sunday, August 2, 2026 (same location, same program).
Program Highlights
- 10:00 AM: Morning pint with the brass band
- 1:30 PM: Traditional costume program with folk dance, Schuhplattler, young musicians, and alphorn players
- All day: Children's program with bouncy castle, football, bowling
- 5:00 PM: Dancing with music, food, and drinks into the night
Programme Waldfest D'Holzar 2026
Sun 07/26/2026 (Alternative date 08/02/2026)
10:00 AM · Morning pint with the local brass band at the Waldfestplatz in Weidach · cozy morning
1:30 PM · Traditional costume program: Folk dance · Schuhplattler · Young musicians · Alphorn players
All day · Children's program with bouncy castle, football, bowling alley, playground
From 5:00 PM · Dancing with live music · Refreshments with Allgäu specialties and drinks until late at night
Highlights Waldfest D'Holzar 2026
- Morning pint with brass band from 10:00 AM
- Traditional costume program with Schuhplattler and alphorn players from 1:30 PM
- Young musicians as the association's rising talent
- Children's program with bouncy castle and bowling
- Evening dancing from 5:00 PM into the night
- Alternative date August 2, 2026, in case of bad weather
Prices Waldfest D'Holzar 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and Allgäu specialties at association prices. Proceeds benefit the Trachten- und Heimatverein D'Holzar Fischen. Parking and public transport connections available; Contact: [email protected] · +49 8326 2097055.
Practical information — Waldfest D'Holzar
Getting There
Fischen i.Allgäu can be reached via the A7 motorway (Memmingen–Füssen, exit Oy-Mittelberg) and then via the B19 into the Allgäu High Valley. By train: Fischen is on the Immenstadt–Oberstdorf line (DB / Bayerische Regiobahn), Fischen station. From the station to the Waldfestplatz in Weidach by bus or on foot.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and delicacies at association prices. Parking and public transport connections are available.
Tips
Alternative date in case of bad weather: August 2, 2026 (same location, same program). Recommended: enjoy the morning pint in the morning, the traditional costume program at midday, and a hike in the Allgäu mountains in the afternoon before the evening dance event.
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Where it takes place Waldfest D'Holzar
Waldfestplatz im Weidach, Fischen
Waldfestplatz im Weidach, 87538 Fischen i.Allgäu