The summer festival in the village of Pfunders, featuring live music and mountain vibes
Sommerfest Pfunders is the vibrant summer festival of Pfunders, a charming village in the municipality of Vintl, nestled at approximately 1,155 meters in the picturesque Pfunders Valley, within the Puster Valley (South Tyrol). In this nearly untouched corner of the Alps, where traditional farmsteads are meticulously maintained and nature takes center stage, the village comes alive for two days of celebration that blend music, tradition, and conviviality.
The heart of the event is its live music, with a rich and varied program spread across a main stage and a secondary stage. The audience can enjoy a wide range of genres, from psychedelic folk to indie, ska, and reggae, in a festive atmosphere suitable for all ages. Concerts animate the village from late afternoon until evening, turning the streets into an open-air stage.
The Sommerfest is about more than just music: the program includes numerous side activities designed for both adults and children. Offerings include creative workshops, morning yoga sessions in the open air, hula-hoop workshops, magic shows, improvisational theater, Tyrolean yodeling workshops, face painting, and festival styling stations with henna and glitter. It is an experience designed to engage families and bring the entire community together.
True to the tradition of South Tyrolean village festivals, there is no shortage of local culinary specialties. Typical dishes from South Tyrolean cuisine, along with beer and refreshments, accompany the festivities, offering visitors an authentic taste of the Puster Valley's flavors.
Attending Sommerfest Pfunders means experiencing the genuine hospitality of a small alpine village, far from mass tourism, in a natural setting of rare beauty. The Pfunders Valley is known for its hiking trails and tranquil atmosphere: the summer festival is the perfect opportunity to discover this region and share moments of joy with the local community and fellow visitors.
The 2026 edition was held on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14 in Pfunders, with live music kicking off at 5:00 PM on Saturday.
The main stage hosted Jimi Henndreck (psychedelic folk), ANGER (indie), CLUB99 (ska), and Rebel Musig (reggae), while the secondary stage featured performances by DanDeLion, Kiuppo & Athomos, and other artists.
Alongside the music, the program offered numerous activities: hula-hoop workshops, a styling station with henna and glitter tattoos, morning yoga, creative workshops for children, a magic show, yodeling workshops, improvisational theater, and face painting. There was also plenty of food and drink with local specialties. Admission to the festival was free.
Pfunders is a village in the municipality of Vintl, in the Puster Valley. By car, it can be reached via the Puster Valley state road (SS49); from Vintl, follow the road leading up into the Pfunders Valley. The nearest train station is in Vintl, on the Franzensfeste–Innichen line.
Gitschberg Jochtal holiday area tourist office, tel. +39 0472 454044, website www.gitschberg-jochtal.com. We recommend wearing mountain-appropriate clothing, as evenings at this altitude can be cool even in mid-summer.
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