Waldfest der Tegernseer Vereine

Traditional outdoor forest festival hosted by Tegernsee's sports/traditional clubs, with beer, Steckerlfisch, roast chicken, live brass band music and fairground games.

Dates

  • Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 17:00 – 23:00
  • Sat, 18 Jul 2026, 15:00 – 23:00
  • Sun, 19 Jul 2026, 15:00 – 22:00

Sensory information

Noise
lively
Crowds
lively
Visual busyness
calm
Smells
lively
  • ✅ Leaving early is easy at any point.
  • ✅ There is a quieter spot to take a break.

What to expect: No fences or tickets - the shaded garden opens directly onto forest paths and the lakeside promenade.

Exit options: Open access to forest paths and lakeside promenade at any time.

Practical facts

Area
Tölzer Land & Tegernsee
Energy needed
medium
Weather
Best in good weather
Calmest time to visit
Sunday afternoon is the calmer, more relaxed day versus the Friday/Saturday party atmosphere.
Address
Schmetterlingsgarten, 83684 Tegernsee

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