There was a lot going on at the 46th Wümmetfäscht: Lost and Found Wümmetfäscht Did you forget or lose something in the hustle and bustle? Some lost items have been neatly deposited at the "Höngger Zeitung" at Meierhofplatz 2. So, are you missing a drinking bottle, a cloth diaper, or even a key? Then get in touch with
The 46th Wümmetfäscht is history Nicole Kraft and Rolf Pulfer say goodbye to the festival on Sunday evening after an intensive weekend and give a first review.
Video drone flight over the Wümmetfäscht festival grounds by Miro Kraft Images of the drone flight over the festival grounds
Have you noticed? The OK team has been busy and removed a container of weeds around the Mühlehalde, cleaned everything up, and planted the flower troughs beautifully for autumn. For those who want to know exactly what's blooming so beautifully: there are 19 chrysanthemums (autumn asters), 17 Pennisetum (grasses), and 17 Heuchera (coral bells, foliage plants).
HipHop – three dance groups, three age categories, and lots of joy in movement! Look forward to cool beats, captivating choreographies, and tons of energy. The dancers show with great passion, team spirit, and fun what they have rehearsed together. Let yourself be infected by the enthusiasm and enjoy a varied dance show.
From the youth department of the Höngg Gymnastics Club, two departments show their skills at the Wümmetfäscht. One group from the girls' gymnastics club presents a dance choreography. They co-designed this and rehearsed it under the guidance of Viki Bilobrk. In this group, girls aged 7 to 18 train on Wednesdays in a total of 3 groups in Rütihof. Furthermore, the...
«Höngg has an incredible amount to offer» Three days of celebration, hundreds of volunteers, and many areas that work together: Co-President Nicole Kraft and Co-President Rolf Pulfer explain how the festival is coming about – and what they are particularly looking forward to. For both of you, this is the second Wümmetfäscht as co-presidents. Have you approached the organization differently this time than in your…
Cool bags made from Wümmetfäscht tarps Super chic bags in various formats were created from the 2024 tarps – every single bag is unique! You can find them at the festival itself or beforehand at He-Optik. There, they are already decorating the shop window. So if you want to arrive at the festival top-styled, reserve your copy now.
On Tuesday, September 8, this year's new resident event took place – for the first time in German and English. The tour started at Meierhofplatz with a welcome by the president of the neighborhood association, Alexander Jäger. Afterward, the «Höngger Zeitung» gave three tips on how to quickly settle into the neighborhood. One tip was visiting the Wümmetfäscht – or even...
The Höngger Girls Choir 2 and the Höngger Boys Choir of the MKZ Waidberg Singing School are performing at the Wümmetfäscht. Around 40 of the total 85 children who attend choir lessons weekly in Höngg are participating in this performance. The musical direction is by Giorgia Milanesi and Igor Marinkovic, with Jérémie Conus accompanying on the piano.
Miguel Camero has a large musical repertoire. No matter the age or musical preference of the audience, Camero has something suitable for everyone. His performances consist of music he creates solely with his mouth. This is a mix of singing and human beatboxing, which he...
The wait was worth it: Höngger wine glasses are finally back. The organizing committee has come up with something special for the Wümmetfäscht and designed these elegant glasses. Anyone who looks closely will recognize it: church, grapevines, vine knife, and cross pattée – everything is on it. They are available for Fr. 10.– each at the Wümmetfäscht. By the way, there will be…
Dear Höngg residents and guests, there are festivals you attend. And there are festivals that are carried by an entire neighborhood. The Höngger Wümmetfäscht has belonged to the latter category for decades. Anyone who knows Höngg knows: Here, club culture is not a footnote, but lived reality. From the chess club to the theater club, from the choirs to the...
The previous Wümmetfäscht was a huge success and once again showed how vibrant our neighborhood is and how strong the cohesion in Höngg is. The great atmosphere, the numerous encounters and the diverse festival program will remain in our best memories. We want to build on this this year. We celebrate local traditions, the connection between people, clubs, the...
The countdown is on – The Wümmetfäscht 2026 is taking shape! In just under three months, it will be time: Höngg celebrates! Behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing, and the anticipation for this year's Höngger Wümmetfäscht is growing day by day. So that you can get a little taste of the festival atmosphere today, here is a short...