When does the anniversary festival week take place?

The festival week runs from July 16 to 20, 2026, at Chiemseepark Bernau-Felden.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is Chiemseepark Bernau-Felden (festival site) at Rasthausstraße 11 in 83233 Bernau a. Chiemsee.

What is the admission price?

Many program points are free. For the Bayern-1 disco, the official ticket prices are €10.40 in advance including fees and €11 at the box office.

Is there a festival tent and a beach bar?

Yes, according to the event information, there is a large festival tent and a beach bar right next to it on all five days.

Is the venue weather-independent?

Yes, the venue is officially designated as weather-independent.

Who organizes the festival week?

The organizer is the Bernau Trade Association, supported by many clubs and volunteer helpers.

Bernau Celebrates 1100 Years: Festival Week at Chiemsee with Music, Customs, and Lake Magic

Name: Great Anniversary Festival Week "1100 Years of Bernau am Chiemsee"
Start: 2026-07-16T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-21T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Chiemseepark Bernau-Felden (Festplatz)

1100 Years of Bernau am Chiemsee: A Festival Week Between Tradition, Music, and Lake Feel

Bernau am Chiemsee celebrates its 1100th anniversary in 2026 with a large anniversary festival week at Chiemseepark Bernau-Felden. The community was first documented between 925 and 927 and today presents itself as a vibrant, traditional community with a strong club life and lived customs. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))

A Festival with a Local Character

From July 16 to 20, 2026, the festival grounds by the Chiemsee will become a stage for beer tapping, a parade, music, culture, and shared moments. The organizer, the Bernau Trade Association, along with many clubs and volunteers, focuses on a program that connects generations and makes the local history tangible. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))

Five Days, Five Moods

The festival week combines classic anniversary ambiance with vibrant festival tent culture: the opening, wine festival, Bayern-1 disco, children's festival, and day of businesses and clubs will ensure a variety of program points. Additionally, there will be a beach bar right next to the festival tent on all five days, inviting visitors to relax with cocktails and other beverages. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))

Program Highlights with Public Appeal

Key moments include the ceremonial beer tapping on Thursday, the large wine festival on Friday, the Bayern-1 disco with DJ Jürgen Kaul on Saturday, and the festival church service, children's festival, and the keynote speech by Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder on Sunday. The Monday concludes with kettle meat eating, a tombola, and music from the cult band Magics. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))

Festival Grounds with Chiemsee Flair

The Chiemseepark Bernau-Felden is located directly by the water and is well-known as an excursion and recreational spot. There are free public toilets, bicycle parking facilities, and an accessible sanitary building at the parking lot. The grounds are designated as weather-independent, providing additional planning security for the festival week. ([chiemsee-alpenland.de](https://www.chiemsee-alpenland.de/entdecken/alle-sehenswuerdigkeiten/chiemseepark-bernau-felden-0596d3e05a?utm_source=openai))

Admission and Ticketing

A large part of the anniversary program is freely accessible, including the opening, the wine festival, the festival church service with a keynote speech, and the day of businesses and clubs. Tickets are required for the Bayern-1 disco; the official prices are 10.40 euros in advance including fees and 11 euros at the box office. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))

Conclusion

This festival week is more than just a date on the calendar: it is a vibrant piece of Bernau identity with music, customs, family moments, and a lakeside atmosphere. Those who want to not only see tradition but feel it will experience an anniversary with genuine closeness to the community. Come, dive in, and celebrate together. ([bernau-am-chiemsee.de](https://www.bernau-am-chiemsee.de/bernau/event/detail/Bernau-aChiemsee-Tradition-Brauchtum-Grosse-Jubilaeums-Festwoche-1100-Jahre-Bernau-am-Chiemsee-2774953/301807364))