The yearly end of January ballooning week, offers you an unusual spectacle.

At that time, the sky over "Kaiserwinkl" is coloured by balloons, and one can actively follow the progress of professionals taking part in the race. Over two dozen balloonists from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Great-Britain and the Czech Republic meet to compete in the "Kaiserwinkl" competition.

Visitors and spectators will find an extensive supporting programme. Daily take-offs and landings are scheduled in Kössen and Walchsee, and there is the possibility to take a balloon ride.

Kössen's cheese festival takes place in late May and early June. You can sample satisfying cheese specialities and watch cheese being hand-made. 

Taking place at the same time is a farmers' market with schnaps and wine tasting. Dynamic folk music lends itself to active folk dancing.

The "Egascht Festl" takes place at "Fischangerl" in Walchsee, every year on Whit Sunday. Traditional Handicraft, entertainment, food and refreshments are all part of the feast.

The extensive programme and authenticity of the sequence of events has made this festival extremely popular, not only in the "Kaiserwinkl" region, but far beyond the Bavarian border.

What does "Egascht" mean? It means the "first harvest", in other words the first harvested hay used to be called "Egascht Mahd".

Hardly any other custom attracts as many locals and visitors. At the end of September, farmers take their spruced up cows with loud bells around their necks from the pastures to the village. The animals wear beautifully lavish handmade headgear.

Daily farming life combined with substantial live entertainment and music, is always a strong attraction.

Our constantly updated calendar of local happenings provides information about events in the campsite, in Kössen, and in the surrounding area.