Name: Zuckerhutfest Arzberg 2026
Start: 2026-05-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kohlberg / Waldenfelswarte

Zuckerhutfest

About Zuckerhutfest

The Zuckerhutfest is a traditional mountain festival held on Pentecost Monday on the Kohlberg, Arzberg's local mountain in the Fichtelgebirge (Wunsiedel district). Since the 1960s, the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg has organized the festival around the wooden observation tower Waldenfelswarte. Thousands of hikers ascend to the summit from all directions, enjoying food and drinks under the trees, listening to Bohemian brass music, and climbing the tower for a wide panorama over the Fichtelgebirge.

Dates 25 May — 25 May 2026

Venue Arzberg (09479)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Zuckerhutfest — edition 2026

The Zuckerhutfest 2026 will take place on Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026, starting at 10 AM on the Kohlberg near Arzberg. As for decades, the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg is organizing the traditional mountain festival around the Waldenfelswarte. Thousands of hikers ascend to the summit, enjoying food and drinks and listening to Bohemian brass music.

The Zuckerhutfest 2026 will be celebrated on Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026, starting at 10 AM on the Kohlberg near Arzberg. The organizer, as for decades, is the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg.

Hikers come to the summit on foot from all directions, where the Fichtelgebirge Association offers food and drinks under the trees. Bohemian brass music by regional bands provides the atmosphere, and many visitors climb the wooden observation tower Waldenfelswarte for the extensive panorama over the Fichtelgebirge.

Highlights Zuckerhutfest 2026

The ascent of hikers from all directions, Bohemian brass music, the panoramic view from the wooden observation tower Waldenfelswarte, and the hearty catering by the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg under the trees.

Programme Zuckerhutfest 2026

Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026

from 10:00 AM — Start of festival operations on the Kohlberg at the Waldenfelswarte
Ascent of hikers from all directions to the summit
Food and drink service by the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg
Bohemian brass music by regional bands
Climbing the wooden observation tower Waldenfelswarte with panoramic views
Sociable winding down in the afternoon

Prices Zuckerhutfest 2026

Admission to the Zuckerhutfest is free. Food and drinks are offered on-site by the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg for a fee.

Practical information

Practical information — Zuckerhutfest

Getting There

The Kohlberg is located between Arzberg and Marktredwitz in the Wunsiedel district of the Fichtelgebirge. Arrive by train to Arzberg or Marktredwitz, then ascend on foot via the hiking trails; car access is only possible to the parking lots at the foot of the mountain – the festival grounds are only accessible by hiking.

Admission

Admission to the Zuckerhutfest is free. Food and drinks are offered on-site by the Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg (expect waiting times during peak hours).

Tip

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended, as the festival grounds are only accessible via hiking trails.

Mountain Festival on Pentecost Monday

The Zuckerhutfest is one of the most popular traditional festivals in the Fichtelgebirge. It takes place every year on Pentecost Monday on the Kohlberg, the prominent local mountain of Arzberg in the Wunsiedel district of the Fichtelgebirge, Bavaria. Since the 1960s, the Fichtelgebirge Association (FGV) Arzberg has organized the festival, which attracts thousands of visitors.

Hiking to the Sugarloaf

The name refers to the sugarloaf-shaped silhouette of the Kohlberg. Hikers come to the summit on foot from all directions – many start their tour from Arzberg, Marktredwitz, or surrounding towns. The joint ascent and reaching the festival grounds at the Waldenfelswarte are an integral part of the experience.

The Waldenfelswarte

The highlight for many visitors is climbing the wooden observation tower Waldenfelswarte on the Kohlberg summit. From the top, a wide panorama of the Fichtelgebirge unfolds. Throughout the day, as visitors describe it, "thousands of small and large feet" ascend and descend the tower steps.

Food, Drinks, and Brass Music

The Fichtelgebirge Association Arzberg provides guests with food and drinks, enjoyed under the trees. Bohemian brass music by regional bands like "Böhmisch Blech" creates the atmosphere. The combination of mountain panorama, brass music, festive crowds, and the distinctive tower contributes to the festival's unique charm.