Wunsiedel Fountain Festival

On June 20 and 21, 2026, Wunsiedel celebrates its Fountain Festival – traditionally on the Saturday and Sunday before St. John's Day (June 24). During the day, the 35 fountain communities gather flowers, tie wreaths and garlands, and decorate the town's over 35 fountains early in the morning.

The actual highlight begins at dusk: the fountains are illuminated with candles and lights, and singers and musicians move from fountain to fountain, performing a short serenade at each one. The town transforms into a silent sea of lights – a unique experience recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO Commission.

Program of the Wunsiedel Fountain Festival 2026

Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026 (weekend before St. John's Day):

• During the day – collective flower picking, tying of wreaths and garlands by the 35 fountain communities; early morning decoration of the over 35 fountains
• At dusk – illumination of all fountains with candles and lights
• Evening / Night – singers and musicians move from fountain to fountain, performing a short serenade at each one

The festival consciously unfolds its magic only after dark. The town of Wunsiedel will publish exact times and participating choirs/music groups for 2026 on wunsiedel.de.

• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (since 2016)
• Over 35 fountains decorated by fountain communities
• Illumination with candles and lights at dusk
• Serenades by singers and musicians from fountain to fountain

Getting There

Wunsiedel is located in the heart of the Fichtelgebirge, Wunsiedel district (Upper Franconia). By car via the A93 (exit Marktredwitz) or A9. By public transport via Marktredwitz and bus to Wunsiedel. Free parking is available in the town.

Admission

Visiting the Brunnenfest is free of charge.

Contact

Stadt Wunsiedel, Marktplatz 4, 95632 Wunsiedel, Tel. +49 9232 602116, E-mail [email protected]. Tip: The special magic truly unfolds after dark – it's best to come in the evening.