Sommerfest of the Volunteer Fire Department of Oberolang

The Oberolang Fire Department Sommerfest

The Sommerfest der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr Oberolang is the annual summer festival organized by the Volunteer Fire Department of Valdaora di Sopra (Oberolang in German), one of the three hamlets that make up the municipality of Valdaora/Olang, in the Province of Bolzano, in the heart of the Puster Valley in Trentino-Alto Adige. It is an event deeply rooted in village life, traditionally revolving around the Assumption of Mary (Ferragosto, August 15th), one of the most significant dates in the South Tyrolean calendar.

A Community Tradition

Like many Volunteer Fire Department festivals in South Tyrol, the Oberolang Sommerfest is much more than a simple fair: it is a moment when the entire community gathers to support the fire brigade, a pillar of village life, and to celebrate the mountain summer together. The Freiwillige Feuerwehr sets up the marquee and the festival grounds, while volunteers handle the cooking, service, and hospitality. Proceeds contribute to the corps' operations and equipment.

Music, Gastronomy, and Tyrolean Atmosphere

The typical program for these Puster Valley summer festivals includes performances by local brass bands (Musikkapelle and traditional music groups), a friendly and convivial atmosphere, and a rich selection of South Tyrolean specialties: from traditional Tyrolean dishes to local desserts, accompanied by fresh draft beer and regional wines. It is the ideal opportunity to experience authentic South Tyrolean hospitality, where tradition and faith remain an integral part of daily life.

Where It Takes Place

The festival is held in Valdaora di Sopra/Oberolang, at the foot of the Plan de Corones ski area, in a privileged position among the meadows and mountains of the Puster Valley. Valdaora is a renowned summer and winter tourist destination, and the Sommerfest represents one of the highlights of the village summer, attracting both residents and vacationers in a genuine festive spirit.

Why Attend

• Experience an authentic South Tyrolean folk festival, far from large commercial events
• Listen to live traditional Puster Valley brass bands
• Taste South Tyrolean gastronomic specialties in a convivial setting
• Discover Valdaora and the Puster Valley during the Ferragosto period