Fisser Blochziehen

Every four years, Fiss transforms into a stage for one of the most impressive Tyrolean folklore plays: the Fisser Blochziehen. Around 60 masked figures – ranging from Mohrelen, Schallnern and witches to the bear and the "Schwoaftuifl" – pull the mighty Bloch tree through the village. This ancient carnival spectacle symbolizes the struggle of spring against winter and captivates both locals and guests alike.
At the end, the Bloch tree is auctioned off at the village square "Fonnes".

Program:

12:30 PM – The Schallner and Bajatzl jump - Culture House Fiss
1:00 PM – Parade of all carnival participants without the bear and Miasmann with the music band
1:30 PM – Start of the Blochziehen at the Culture House at the eastern village entrance

around 1:45 PM – 1st stop “Platz”: The bear is captured, witch spells are recited
around 2:45 PM – 2nd stop “Toalstock”: The Miasmann is captured
around 3:15 PM – 3rd stop “Vorstatt”: Difficult slope
around 4:00 PM – 4th stop “Fonnes”: Auction of the Bloch tree