Freising Volksfest

Volksfest Tradition in the Cathedral City

Freising, a large district town in the district of the same name north of Munich, is known as a cathedral city and university location. Its annual social highlight in late summer is the Freisinger Volksfest – a classic Upper Bavarian Volksfest with a festival tent, beer, and tradition, attracting around 220,000 visitors each year.

Festival Tent, Beer Garden, and More

On the festival grounds, a large festival tent with a festival host, a beer garden, a wine hall, and the night café provide the atmosphere for ten days. Amusement rides, stalls, and games complement the program and make the festival an experience for all generations.

Program and Highlights

• Large festival tent with live music daily
• Beer garden, wine hall, and night café
• Numerous amusement rides and stalls
• Traditional Volksfest parade on the opening day from Marienplatz to the festival grounds
• Concerts, races, and cycling events (Volksfestkriterium) in the city center
• Family and senior offerings

A Festival for the Whole Region

With around 220,000 guests, the Freisinger Volksfest is one of the largest Volksfests in the Munich surrounding area. The traditional parade, the sporting supporting program, and the close connection to the region's brewing and beer culture – Freising is home to Weihenstephan, the world's oldest existing brewery – make the festival an identity-defining event for the Upper Bavarian cathedral city and the entire Freising district.