Eisbrecher Open Air Benediktbeuern
Grand Open-Air Concert of Neue Deutsche Härte in the historic Benediktbeuern Monastery grounds
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Eisbrecher in one of Bavaria's most beautiful monastery complexes
Benediktbeuern Monastery, founded in the 8th century and one of Germany's oldest Benedictine monasteries, lies at the foot of the Benediktenwand mountain between Walchensee and Kochelsee lakes. Today, the Salesians of Don Bosco operate an education and cultural center here (ZUK — Zentrum für Umwelt und Kultur). The Maierhof, a large 18th-century farmyard, has served as an extraordinary open-air stage for several years — a rare venue where tradition and hard sounds meet.
The Headliners: Eisbrecher
Since the early 2000s, Eisbrecher has been a pillar of Neue Deutsche Härte. The band, fronted by singer Alexander Wesselsky, combines powerful guitar riffs with electronic beats and German lyrics. With albums like »Sturmfahrt«, »Eiszeit«, or »Liebe macht Monster«, they have cultivated a loyal fanbase.
Special Guests
- A Life Divided — Melodic rockers from Munich with English lyrics, long-time companions on Eisbrecher tours.
- Schattenmann — A powerful Dark Rock formation, delivering furious German lyrics and a dense wall of guitars.
Open Air between Baroque and Mountain Panorama
The festival's appeal lies in the contrast: in front of the monastery's Baroque west facade, with a view of the pre-Alps, within a courtyard surrounded by historic farm buildings, a modern stage with lighting and pyrotechnics is erected. The acoustics of the semi-open courtyard amplify the sound; the audience can switch between the live action in front of the stage and breaks under old linden trees. The monastery shop and several catering stands offer Upper Bavarian food and drinks.
Double Weekend
On the following day, Sunday, July 19, 2026, Nena will perform her own open-air concert in the same Maierhof. Those who combine both dates will experience two very different facets of German rock and pop history at the same historic location.
Eisbrecher Open Air — edition 2026
Confirmed Date
The organizer and advance ticket vendors confirm the concert on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the Maierhof of Don Bosco Monastery Benediktbeuern (Don-Bosco-Straße 1, 83671 Benediktbeuern). Doors open at 4 PM, show starts at 5 PM. Standing room concert.
Line-up
- Eisbrecher (Headliner) — Neue Deutsche Härte, German lyrics
- A Life Divided — Melodic Rockers, English lyrics
- Schattenmann — Dark Rock, German lyrics
Content Framework
An Eisbrecher-typical stage show with lighting and pyrotechnic effects is expected, combined with the acoustics of the semi-open monastery courtyard. The band traditionally announces the exact setlist only during the tour; the repertoire includes classics like »Eiszeit«, »Was ist hier los?« or »Die Engel« as well as current tracks from their latest studio albums.
Programme Eisbrecher Open Air 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Doors open at Maierhof, Benediktbeuern Monastery
- 5:00 PM — Show starts with Schattenmann (Opener)
- Following — A Life Divided
- Main Act — Eisbrecher with Pyro and Light Show
- Late Evening — Concert ends, orderly dismantling
The organizer WoWeBa Live GmbH will publish the exact band schedule a few days before the event on its homepage and the social media channels of the participating bands.
Notes
- Standing room concert, no assigned seats
- Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing
- Children and severely disabled persons: Special arrangements via the organizer
Highlights Eisbrecher Open Air 2026
- Headliner: Eisbrecher (Neue Deutsche Härte)
- Support: A Life Divided + Schattenmann
- Extraordinary Venue — Baroque monastery courtyard at the foot of the Benediktenwand
- Double Weekend with Nena concert on the following day
Prices Eisbrecher Open Air 2026
Standing room: from €59.40 incl. VAT. Sales via München Ticket, Eventim, oeticket, and Eisland-Shop. Ticket dispatch from May 26, 2026.
Practical information — Eisbrecher Open Air
Getting There
By train: BOB regional trains from Munich Hbf to Benediktbeuern (approx. 60 min), about a 10-minute walk from the station to the monastery. By car: A95 exit Sindelsdorf, then B11 to Benediktbeuern. Parking areas will be designated by the organizer.
Tickets
Advance sales via München Ticket, Eventim, oeticket, and the Eisland-Shop. Standing room tickets from €59.40 (incl. VAT). Children and severely disabled persons/wheelchair users should contact the organizer WoWeBa Live GmbH directly for special arrangements.
On Site
Doors open 4 PM, show starts 5 PM. Standing room concert. Sturdy footwear recommended (historic courtyard, gravel). Weather-appropriate clothing — the show goes on even in light rain.
Accommodation
Benediktbeuern and the surrounding area (Bichl, Kochel am See) offer inns and small hotels. Camping is also possible at the nearby Kochelsee lake.
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Where it takes place Eisbrecher Open Air
Maierhof im Kloster Benediktbeuern / ZUK Kulturinsel Wöhrmühle
Don-Bosco-Straße 1, 83671 Benediktbeuern