Bund der Bayern

Good morning everyone,

On Sunday, 21 June at 5:30am, the Arkaba Hotel will be hosting a live screening of Germany vs Ivory Coast.

To help the Arkaba prepare for the early‑morning crowd — breakfast, staffing, seating and everything else — we’re asking everyone who plans to attend to register via the link below:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCtXjs65S/

Your registration helps the venue plan properly and ensures a great experience for all supporters.

We’re looking forward to seeing many of you there!

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Oliver Miller, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, surrounded by his family, aged 58.

Oliver was an exceptional supporter of the Bund der Bayern through his role as Manager at Häfele.

His generosity and enthusiasm strengthened our community in countless ways — from sponsoring raffle prizes, to hosting Oktoberfest events in the Häfele showrooms, to partnering with Adelaide German Week for two wonderful cooking nights in 2022 and 2023.

We will also remember Oliver for his calm, steady nature — including the day our Group Leader, Reinhard, got a little too enthusiastic during a Schuhplattler performance in 2021 and crashed straight through one of Häfele’s display pieces after dancing on a kitchen benchtop. Oliver handled the moment with his trademark humour, patience, and kindness.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family.

Ruhe in Frieden, Oliver.

Congratulations!

UPDATE!

After four fantastic years of leadership, Reinhard Struve has stepped back from his role as Program Director of the Adelaide German Week.

The festival has now been formally incorporated as its own independent association — an exciting milestone for the future of the event.

Last Sunday, Reinhard completed a five‑hour handover session with the new Chairperson, Karin Andraschko‑Schlosser. The photo of Reinhard holding a well‑earned Hofbräu beer at the end of the day captures the moment perfectly.

Reinhard founded the Adelaide German Week in 2022, inspired by and closely aligned with the long‑standing Brisbane German Week. Since then, the festival has grown to welcome around 1,000 attendees each year, supported by businesses, state and local government, the German Embassy and Consulate, volunteers, and many wonderful community partners. We are grateful for his vision, energy, and dedication.

Reinhard continues as Group Leader of the Bund der Bayern., with a renewed focus on bringing Schuhplatteln (traditional Bavarian dancing) back to life in South Australia.

We warmly wish Karin and her team every success as they prepare for the Adelaide German Week 2026 — möge sie blühen, wachsen und gedeihen.

If you’ve enjoyed our events over the years, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to share your feedback or kind words in the comments — they will mean a great deal to Reinhard and to all of us.

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A very successful Kinoabend! Many thanks to all attendees!

Next: FIFA live screening, Germany vs Ivory Coast, Sun 21 June, 5:30am, Arkaba Hotel

Folgt uns auf Facebook und Insta für Details und Updates.

A very successful Kinoabend! Many thanks to all attendees!

Next: FIFA live screening, Germany vs Ivory Coast, Sun 21 June, 5:30am, Arkaba Hotel

Folgt uns auf Facebook und Insta für Details und Updates.

At short notice we have a ticket available for the movie session tonight (19 May 2026) at 8:30pm at Palace Nova Prospect.

With over 70 German-speaking attendees and the German comedy "Extrawurst" to watch, it will be a great opportunity to meet old and new friends.

Wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst!

Grab the remaining ticket for only $18 via the below link.

Dinner & Kinoabend Join Reinhard and his team for a German language Dinner & Movie night. Dinner (optional): 6 - 8pm, Rosemont Hall, 106 Prospect Rd (dinner not...

The German Film Festival is running in Adelaide until 27 May.

Join our group of more than 70 persons on Tue 19 May at 8:30pm at Palace Nova Prospect to watch „Extrawurst“.

We have exhausted our own groupticket allocation, but you might be able to still book directly with Palace Nova.

Wir freuen uns!