Mindelstetten Train Station Festival with Oldtimer Show

Mindelstetten Train Station Festival — A Village Summer Dedicated to Oldtimers

Mindelstetten, a market town with just over 1,700 inhabitants in the Eichstätt district of Bavaria, is primarily known as the birthplace of Blessed Anna Schäffer. But once a year, the focus shifts: the old train station becomes the scene of celebration, engines hum, and brass music echoes across the grounds — the Train Station Festival with Oldtimer Show.

Vereinsbahnhof — A Second Life for the Old Train Station

Like many small stations on the former Eichstätt–Beilngries line, Mindelstetten station did not survive regular passenger service. Today, the building is used by the Vereinsbahnhofsmusikanten as their club station — a rehearsal space, meeting point, and event venue all in one. The Train Station Festival is the annual highlight: it opens up club life to the entire market community and guests from outside.

What to Expect

The typical schedule of such a club celebration in Upper Bavaria:

• Oldtimer Show featuring classic cars, tractors, and motorcycles from the region
• Live brass music with the club band and guest ensembles
• Catering by the clubs (roast chicken, snacks, coffee and cake)
• Children's program during the afternoon break
• Cozy wind-down in the late afternoon

Why Go

Anyone wanting to experience Upper Bavaria off the beaten tourist path will find an authentic club festival here: no event stage, no artificial folk festival atmosphere, but a community gathering at the train station on a Sunday afternoon. The site is nestled between the market town, fields, and hop gardens — making it a perfect stop for a bike tour or an excursion into the Altmühltal Nature Park.