Frühlingsfest 2026

Wednesday 15 – Monday 20 April

Affectionately known as Oktoberfest’s little sister, Frühlingsfest – or Spring Festival – heralds the start of Volksfest season in Bavaria.

It is held on the same site as the Oktoberfest (Theresienwiese) and usually runs for two weeks, however, 2026 is its 60th anniversary, so it will be extended by a week.

As well as Frühlingsfest, this package offers you the chance to include additional nights and visit Salzburg and/or Neuschwanstein Castle.

Each package comes with centrally located 3-star hotel accommodation (within walking distance to Munich’s central station – Hauptbahnhof), a hearty breakfast, two evening sittings (with food/drink vouchers, or a set dinner menu) at Frühlingsfest (Friday and Saturday nights) and a historical walking tour of Munich old town.
Should you want to include either or both excursions, you have the option to extend one night either side of the festival weekend package. All public transportation is included in the 4 and 5 night packages, as well as entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle and the Salzburg fortress, via the funicular railway.

Spaces are limited to 18 people, so drop me a line to secure your place on this amazing package.

Package One: 3-nights

Frühlingsfest 2026

Dates: Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 April
Itinerary (Frühlingsfest): Friday afternoon opening ceremony, evening Festhalle Bayernland (food/drink vouchers included); Saturday evening Hippodrom (3-course set menu included).
Also included is a walking tour of Munich on the Saturday, as well as the chance to go shopping in the city.
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Hauptbahnhof

Package Two: 4-nights

As package one, but with either a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle or Salzburg

Neuschwanstein Castle Package

Dates: Wednesday 15 (check in) – Sunday 19 April (check out)

Itinerary (castle, Thursday 16th): After breakfast we will take the regional train to Füssen, the via bus to Hohenschwangau, Marienbrücke and the castle itself.

Salzburg Package

Dates: Thursday 17 (check in) – Monday 20 April (check out)

Itinerary (Salzburg, Sunday 19th): After breakfast we will take the regional train to Salzburg central station, then walk the through the Schloss Mirabell gardens to the old town. After a guided tour of the historical centre, we will go up to the fortress, with stunning views of the Alps.²

Package Three: 5-nights

A combination of package one plus both options in package two

Dates: Wednesday 15 – Monday 20 April

Prices

Three-night package: 690€

Four-night package: 890€

Five-night package: 1050€

Price is per person, based on two adults sharing a double or twin room.

¹ Hotel subject to change up until booking is confirmed in writing
² Taxi from Salzburg city centre to main station is included (taxi from the station to the city would be extra)

Frühlingsfest 2026