Hot-air Balloon Festival: Tegernsee Valley, Bavaria

A beautiful red and blue hot-air ballon floats above bright blue water. There are mountains in the background and a beautiful little church.

Spectacular Montgolfiade Tegernsee 2023: Hot Air Balloon Soars Above Beautiful Church in Bavaria (Paulius, Adobe Stock)

Tegernsee Valley Montgolfiade (Hot-air balloon Festival) | Jan. 26–Feb. 2, 2025

What could be more peaceful than watching a clear lake reflecting colorful hot-air balloons floating high above it? This special, annual festival has been going on for 24 years. It kicks off with a ceremonial christening by Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Bavaria.

After demonstrations in the sky, daily passenger rides will be offered if you are feeling brave. Warm, mulled wine and plenty of regional gastronomy are offered typically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once the sun sets around 6 p.m. visitors can enjoy music and food from nearby restaurants as they have a view of the glowing tethered balloons.

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Katie Wells is a writer and mixed media artist with an MFA in Creative Writing. She is passionate about nature, travel, and yoga. When she’s not writing or getting lost in new hobbies, you can find her cuddling up with a latte and her two dogs Zuko and Baymax and Fern the cat.