Flusskommers a.D. 2025
Der nächste Flusskommers findet am 9. August 2025 statt
We proudly look to the past and continue established traditions without losing sight of the future. We invite all students from near and far to celebrate this day with us again next year after this year’s successful event.
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The traditional Flusskommers
Every summer, the thirsty travel to St.Gallen from near and far to commemorate the miracle on the Sitter. Anually on the second Saturday in August, a Flusskommers takes place in the river with food and drink, which is the highlight of the celebrations centred around Notker Pressulus.
Highlights
Our Fuxen will be happy to greet you on arrival with a smile and answer any questions you may have. At reception we offer, among other things, a disinfection service, the registration of greetings and entry in the visitors› register for any veterans› badges to be awarded. Long-distance calls and faxes can only be made against prepayment.
River clothing for fashion-conscious guests as well as a wide range of fan articles and awards can be obtained in the river shop.
The obligatory river pin and the ribbon for the river tail are particularly popular. Due to supply chain difficulties and high demand, we would like to point out that our stocks are limited and recommend that you get your hands on them quickly.
Would you like to donate a barrel, do something good for the Flusskommers or simply receive an award of merit? Please contact the river shop support team or flussshop@notkeriana.ch in advance.
Adventure Tap
The tap installed in the river tirelessly supplies our guests with fresh St.Gallen beer from the oldest brewery in Switzerland. The beer and a small aperitif are included in the beer flat rate.
River Grill
The river grill can be used during the entire river commemorative event to cook food you have brought with you. A basic supply is guaranteed thanks to our generous patrons. Traditionally, the river grill is placed in the riverbed, surrounded by the waves of the Sitter, together with the Corona. This positioning not only ensures good accessibility, but also guarantees a truly nautical dining experience.
Der unter Eingeweihten regelmässigen Besuchern beliebte Brauch, einen Flusszipfel mit den engsten Freunden anzufertigen ist vermutlich noch nicht besonders alt. Die Tradition geht nur rund 70 Jahre zurück und umfasst somit nur knapp ein Zehntel der Geschichte des Flusskommerses.
Wer sich dennoch dafür entscheidet, einen Flusszipfel zu tauschen, muss sich in Geduld üben. Ein Tausch beansprucht nämlich mindestens ein Flussjahr. Muss doch zuerst am Flusskommers ein Band das die Becher der beiden Freunde zusammenbindet ausgetrunken werden. Erst im darauffolgenden Jahr kann der drei Bänder umfassende Zipfel, mit dem Flussband zuhinterst als längstem Band, ordentlich ausgetrunken werden.
LE BUREAU
Le Bureau, BIERBAR or to be more precise le Bureau international pour l'exécution et la réalisation des bonnes activités récréatives is a Lausanne-based association dedicated to the implementation of the traditional river commemoration for the AV Notkeriana. After the traditional Flusskommers had been organized by members of the AV Notkeriana for almost 700 years and had become increasingly popular, the organisational effort exceeded the possibilities of the connection in the Gallus city and so the Bureau was born. Since then, the numerous members have dedicated themselves to preserving this Saint-Gallic heritage.
FAQ
On the traditional Flusskommers we generally recommend the tenue river. This consists of swimwear bottoms, as well as a shirt, tie, coulours and veston. Nautical forms of clothing or monks' robes like those worn by our founder, St. Notker Pressulus, are also welcomed. For practical reasons, we also recommend river-appropriate shoes. For windier hours, it is also advisable to pack a bathrobe.
The river tap is open and small delicacies and refreshments are served.
The river grill is available for more substantial meals.
We ask students from higher education institutions to bring their own barbecue food and use the river grill for preparation.
A flat-rate beer fee will be charged to cover some of the costs. Secondary school students and Fuxen are invited.
We urge you to register using the registration form on this website. This helps us to take the necessary precautions and to provide enough beer barrels. Short-term registrations are possible on the day of the Flusskommers at the réception.
We only charge a beer flat rate to cover the costs of the beer barrels. The exact amount of the lump sum is set at the Flusskommers itself after a committee consisting of, among others, the Director General of the Bureau and the Senior Notkerianae have determined the consumption to be expected. As a rule, the amount is in the lowest two-digit range. Fuxen drink to the Burschen and High school students are invited.
In principle, the river is always open. However, the Bureau can decide to have the Kommers take place above the river at the covered old Spisegg Bridge. There, the Flusskommers is protected from precipitation.
If you don't want to rely on the flow of the Sitter river, you can use the exclusively rented, permanently installed toilet facilities in the Flusskommers area.
Das Flusskommers Areal ist über das europäische Wasserstrassennetz gut erschlossen. Unerfahrenen Seeleuten empfehlen ab den Ufern des Bodensees den Umstieg auf Landverkehrsmittel.
The postal service provides rides with its lines 120 and 121 departing from the St.Gallen train station also reach the Flusskommers at the Spisegg stop.
We are happy to offer overnight accommodation to guests from far away. A requirement can be requested via the registration form.
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Michael Hochhauser v/o Aastand
flusskommers@notkeriana.ch
AV Notkeriana
9000 St. Gallen
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