Culture & tradition

Solstice fires in the mountains

Name: Solstice fires in the mountains
Start: 2027-06-19T20:00:00
End: 2027-06-19T20:00:00
Location: Wilder Kaiser

Solstice Fire at the Wild Kaiser – over 5000 torches and spectacular fire images illuminate the mountains.

A large illuminated cross on a mountain in the dark. The surroundings are rough and mountainous, with dark clouds in the sky.

An impressive mountain landscape at twilight. A torch illuminates the foreground and lights up the rocky surroundings.

A group of people is standing around a campfire in the dusk. In the background, trees and mountains can be seen.

A mountain climber stands on a rock and holds a torch in their hand. The sky is dark blue, and the landscape is surrounded by mountains.

A large campfire is burning in the twilight, sparks are flying into the air. A person is standing in the foreground, looking at the fire.

A large, glowing cross in the darkness. It is visible on a mountain or in a landscape.

A man sits on a mountain peak at night and lights a candle. In the background, impressive mountains and the twilight light can be seen.

Sat, 06/19/2027

08:00 PM o'clock

Wilder Kaiser

Contact

TVB Wilder Kaiser - Tourismus Info Ellmau

Dorf 35

6352 Ellmau

(0043) 50509 410

ellmau@wilderkaiser.info

www.wilderkaiser.info

Description

A medieval custom that also has a long tradition in Tyrol is the mountain fires (Johannisfeuer), which are lit at the summer solstice on the Wilden Kaiser. Numerous clubs and groups make their way every year to light their fires that evening and celebrate the longest day of the year. Shortly after darkness falls, large summer solstice fires shine from the mountains and provide a mystical backdrop. The ridge of the Wilden Kaiser is illuminated with over 5000 torches. There are also spectacular fire images with different motifs and symbols to see.

The fires and torches are lit at the onset of...