Name: Donaumoosvolksfest Karlshuld 2026
Start: 2026-04-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Karlshuld

Donaumoosvolksfest

About Donaumoosvolksfest

The Donaumoosvolksfest in Karlshuld is the most important Volksfest in the Upper Bavarian Donaumoos. For five days between the end of April and the beginning of May, the festival grounds in the Donaumoos transform into a fairground with a Ferris wheel, dodgems, a festival tent, and lavish catering with regional specialties such as Rahmflecken, Kartoffelhütte, or Allgäuer Seelen. In 2026, the Volksfest will celebrate its 55th edition – a traditional Bavarian family festival.

Dates 29 Apr — 03 May 2026

Venue Karlshuld (09185)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Donaumoosvolksfest — edition 2026

The 55th Donaumoosvolksfest in Karlshuld takes place from April 29 to May 3, 2026, at the festival grounds. Five days of Bavarian Volksfest with a Ferris wheel, dodgems, festival tent, and regional specialties like Rahmflecken, Kartoffelhütte, and Allgäuer Seelen – table reservations on 04/29 from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The 2026 edition of the Donaumoosvolksfest in Karlshuld – the 55th edition – runs from Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, May 3, 2026. The organizer is the municipality of Karlshuld in cooperation with the caterers and showmen.

At the Karlshuld festival grounds, tradition and modern entertainment meet: a Ferris wheel with views of the Donaumoos, dodgems, the "Gaudi-Hupferl" swing, smaller rides, and traditional game stalls. In the festival tent, live music and catering create a lively atmosphere, while surrounding stalls offer culinary variety with Rahmflecken, Kartoffelhütte specialties, Allgäuer Seelen, ice cream, and sweets.

Highlights Donaumoosvolksfest 2026

55th Donaumoosvolksfest in Karlshuld
Ferris wheel with views of the Donaumoos
Festival tent with live music and dance evenings
Regional specialties: Rahmflecken, Kartoffelhütte, Allgäuer Seelen
Table reservations on 04/29 from 10 AM–5 PM
"Buidlhütte" (photo booth) for fun souvenir photos

Programme Donaumoosvolksfest 2026

Program 2026

Wednesday, 04/29/2026 – Table reservations 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Beer tapping ceremony in the evening
Thursday, 04/30/2026 – Festival operations with live music in the tent
Friday, 05/01/2026 – Festival day with family program; May festival atmosphere
Saturday, 05/02/2026 – Grand festival evening in the beer tent
Sunday, 05/03/2026 – Family day, winding down in the evening

Detailed daily programs will be published by the municipality of Karlshuld and the caterers.

Prices Donaumoosvolksfest 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides, food, and drinks are paid for on-site; Maßkrug deposit is customary in the festival tent.

Practical information

Practical information — Donaumoosvolksfest

Getting There

Karlshuld can be reached via the B16 (Ingolstadt–Neuburg) and state roads from the Donaumoos. Easiest by car – parking is available around the festival grounds and at designated spots in the town center.

Table Reservations

Table reservations for the festival tent on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Later reservations are subject to availability; information available from the municipality of Karlshuld.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides, food, and drinks are paid for on-site (usually cash). Maßkrug deposit is customary in the festival tent.

Tip

Those who wish to explore the Donaumoos during the day can combine their festival visit with a trip to the nearby Haus im Moos – an open-air museum that vividly portrays the history of moor colonization.

55 Years of Donaumoosvolksfest

The Donaumoosvolksfest in Karlshuld celebrates its 55th edition in 2026. Since the early 1970s, it has become a firm highlight in the event calendar of the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district – a typical Bavarian Volksfest, nestled in the unique landscape of the Donaumoos, Bavaria's largest former lowland moor.

Five Festival Days with Family Flair

For five festival days, the Karlshuld festival grounds transform into a classic fairground. Classics like the Ferris wheel with views over the Donaumoos, dodgems, the "Gaudi-Hupferl" swing, and traditional game stalls delight families from the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district and neighboring regions.

Regional Specialties

Culinary delights at the Volksfest focus on regional specialties: freshly baked Rahmflecken, specialties from the Kartoffelhütte, the popular Allgäuer Seelen, as well as ice cream, sweets, and classic Volksfest fare. The large festival tent forms the heart of the event: live music, refreshments served in Maßkrugs (liter beer mugs), and dance evenings shape the atmosphere. A Buidlhütte – Bavarian for photo booth – provides fun souvenir photos.

Opening and Table Reservations

The Volksfest traditionally begins with a festive beer tapping ceremony. Table reservations for the festival tent are recommended: in 2026, they will take place on Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Those who want to secure a table – perhaps for a family evening or a club meeting – should reserve in advance.

Karlshuld and the Donaumoos

Karlshuld is located in the Donaumoos, the flat, once marshy lowland moor between Ingolstadt and Neuburg an der Donau. The municipality, with around 7,000 inhabitants, owes its existence to the Bavarian moor colonization of the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it is a center of agricultural activities and the venue for traditional Volksfests. The Donaumoosvolksfest reflects this history: a festival that combines tradition, family culture, and Bavarian hospitality.