Fischerfest Dollnstein

Traditional Fishermen's Festival of the Angling Club in the Altmühltal Nature Park

Dollnstein — Landkreis Eichstätt (09176)
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Fischerfest Dollnstein
Edition
2026
Fischerfest Dollnstein

About Fischerfest Dollnstein

The Fischerfest Dollnstein is the traditional club festival of the Dollnstein Angling Club in the market town of Dollnstein in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Over three days in June, the club invites you to enjoy culinary fish specialties – especially Steckerlfisch (fish grilled on a stick) – a convivial festival atmosphere, and live music with free admission.
Dates 05 Jun — 07 Jun 2026
Venue Dollnstein (09176)
Prices Free
Status
Edition 2026

Fischerfest Dollnstein — edition 2026

The Fischerfest Dollnstein 2026 will take place from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Angling Club's festival grounds. It will feature Steckerlfisch and fish specialties, catering, live music on Saturday evening, and a family-friendly festival with free admission.

According to the event calendar of the market town of Dollnstein, the Fischerfest Dollnstein 2026 is scheduled from Friday, June 5, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. The organizer is the Dollnstein Angling Club.

On Friday, the festival begins at 4:00 PM, with Steckerlfisch served from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. On Saturday, the festival opens at 3:00 PM, fish specialties are available from 5:00 PM, and live music starts at 5:00 PM. On Sunday, the festival starts at 10:00 AM with fish service from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event is family-friendly and admission is free.

Highlights Fischerfest Dollnstein 2026

Steckerlfisch grilled over an open fire; fish specialties from the Angling Club over three days; live music on Saturday evening; family-friendly with free admission.

Programme Fischerfest Dollnstein 2026

2026 Schedule (3 Days)

  • Friday, June 5 — Festival begins 4:00 PM; Steckerlfisch 5:00 PM–7:30 PM; convivial evening
  • Saturday, June 6 — Festival begins 3:00 PM; Fish specialties from 5:00 PM; Live music from 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, June 7 — Festival begins 10:00 AM; Fish service 11:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–7:30 PM; festival wind-down

Family-friendly festival by the Dollnstein Angling Club with free admission.

Prices Fischerfest Dollnstein 2026

Admission is free. Prices for food (Steckerlfisch, fish specialties) and drinks are set by the Dollnstein Angling Club.
Practical information

Practical information — Fischerfest Dollnstein

Getting There

Dollnstein is located in the Eichstätt district (Upper Bavaria) in the Altmühltal Nature Park. Travel via the Altmühltal road or by train via Dollnstein station (Ingolstadt–Treuchtlingen line). The festival venue is the Angling Club's festival grounds, Papst-Viktor-Straße 2.

Date

The Fischerfest takes place over three days in June (Friday to Sunday).

Admission

Admission is free; prices for food and drinks are set by the Angling Club.

Fishermen's Festival in the Altmühltal

The Fischerfest Dollnstein is organized by the Dollnstein Angling Club in the market town of Dollnstein, Eichstätt district. Nestled in the Altmühltal Nature Park, it is a family-friendly club and summer festival with a culinary focus on fresh fish.

Steckerlfisch and Fish Specialties

The highlight is the angling club's fish specialties: the classic is Steckerlfisch, grilled over an open fire, along with other fish dishes. For three days, the club provides food and drinks in a convivial festival atmosphere.

Sociability and Live Music

The Fischerfest is designed as a family-friendly event with free admission. Live music on Saturday evening and a relaxed get-together make the festival a popular meeting point for the village community and guests from the surrounding area.

Market Town of Dollnstein

Dollnstein is located in the Altmühltal valley between Eichstätt and Solnhofen. The traditional market town with its castle is a popular excursion destination in the Altmühltal Nature Park – the Fischerfest fits perfectly into the regional festival tradition centered around the river and nature.

Where it takes place Fischerfest Dollnstein

Festgelände des Anglervereins Dollnstein
Papst-Viktor-Straße 2, 91795 Dollnstein

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History of Fischerfest Dollnstein

Edition 2025 Jun 2025

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