Frühlingsfest 2026

Wednesday 29 April – Monday 04 May

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 14 people, so drop me a line to secure your place on this amazing package.

Package One: 3-nights

Frühlingsfest 2026

Dates: Thursday 30 April – Sunday 03 May
Itinerary (Frühlingsfest): Friday (mid-morning) the chance enjoy Munich, maybe buy some new Tracht or just do some sightseeing, then in the evening Frühlingsfest (5:30pm) at Hippodrom (3-course set menu included).
Saturday after breakfast begins with an old town walking tour followed by the Frühlingsfest reservation (5pm) at the Festhalle Bayernland (food/drink vouchers included).

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 29 April (check in) – Sunday 03 May (check out)

Itinerary (castle, Thursday 30th): After breakfast we will take the regional train to Füssen, the via bus to Hohenschwangau, Marienbrücke and the castle itself.

Salzburg Package

Dates: Thursday 30 April (check in) – Monday 04 May (check out)

Itinerary (Salzburg, Sunday 3rd): 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 29 April – Monday 04 May

Prices

Three-night package: 750€

Four-night package: 900€

Five-night package: 1100€

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