Gerner Dult
One of the oldest folk festivals in Lower Bavaria with legendary Hausschänken (house taverns)
About Gerner Dult
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One of the Oldest Folk Festivals in Bavaria
The Gerner Dult in Eggenfelden is among the oldest folk festivals in Lower Bavaria. The first written evidence dates back to the 14th century (1348 in some sources, others mention 1330). It is considered the first major Dult of the year in Bavaria, thus opening the folk festival season in the Free State. The venue is the Eggenfelden district of Gern, around the Hofmark and the former castle.
Festival Tent, Rottgauhalle, Second Hall, and Hausschänken
The Gerner Dult has an unusual architectural anatomy: In addition to the classic festival tent with daily brass music, there is a 'beer temple' in the Rottgauhalle and another festival hall. However, its true character lies in the Hausschänken: During the Dult period, many residents of Gern are allowed to open their own courtyards, interiors, and gardens as taverns and serve beer. This dates back to the privilege of serving beer from the former Gern Castle Brewery; although the castle brewery no longer exists, the tradition is passionately maintained to this day.
Program: Brass Music, Traditional Costumes, Beer King
The traditional highlight is the grand parade at the opening with brewery horse-drawn carriages, traditional costume groups, and brass bands, followed by the ceremonial tapping of the first beer keg in the festival tent. Over eleven days, various brass bands and musicians play in the festival tent; smaller combos often provide entertainment in the Hausschänken. Special theme days (Family Day, Business Day, Senior Day) supplement the program. For children, there are amusement rides – Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carousels – and game stalls.
Culinary Delights – Franconian-Bavarian and More
Classic folk festival cuisine characterizes the offerings: Hendl (roast chicken), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Bratwurst, Knödel (dumplings), along with sweet specialties like candied almonds, Schmalzgebäck (fried dough pastries), and Lebkuchen (gingerbread).
Eggenfelden and the Gern District
Eggenfelden is a town in the Rottal-Inn district of Lower Bavaria. The district of Gern – with its baroque castle, the Hofmark, and the unique Hausschänken tradition – is the heart of the Dult and makes the event more than just a folk festival: it's a local festival with its own identity.
Gerner Dult — edition 2026
Opening of the Bavarian Folk Festival Season 2026
The Gerner Dult 2026 opens from April 17th to 27th. It is thus the first major Dult of the year in Bavaria and opens the season for Lower Bavarian folk festivals. The Gutsverwaltung Gern has confirmed the dates and will gradually release detailed program information, the list of amusement rides, and reservation options in spring 2026.
This edition also features the festival tent with brass music, the 'beer temple' in the Rottgauhalle, a second festival hall, and the Hausschänken in the courtyards and gardens of Gern as the festival architecture. The traditional opening with the grand parade of brewery horse-drawn carriages, traditional costume groups, and brass bands is set.
Programme Gerner Dult 2026
Program Outline 2026
As of spring 2026, the following program elements are confirmed; the detailed daily program with bands will be successively published on gernerdult.de.
- Friday, April 17, 2026 – Opening: Grand parade with brewery horse-drawn carriages, traditional costume groups, and brass bands; official beer tapping in the festival tent
- Sat, Apr 18 – Sun, Apr 26, 2026 – Daily festival operations in the festival tent with changing brass bands and musicians; catering in the Rottgauhalle and the second festival hall; open Hausschänken in the courtyards and gardens of Gern
- Family/Children's Day (usually Wednesdays) – Reduced prices on amusement rides
- Business Day (Mondays) – Company and club meetings in the festival tent
- Senior Day – Reduced prices for older guests
- Monday, April 27, 2026 – Closing
Amusement Rides and Stalls
- Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carousels, and modern amusement rides on the festival grounds
- Stall street with sweets, game stalls, and snack stands
Highlights Gerner Dult 2026
- Opening of the Bavarian folk festival season 2026
- Grand parade with brewery horse-drawn carriages and traditional costumes
- Hausschänken in the courtyards and gardens of Gern – unique in Bavaria
- Three catering halls (Festival Tent, Rottgauhalle, Second Festival Hall)
- Family Day, Senior Day, and Business Day as fixed dates
Prices Gerner Dult 2026
Admission to the Dult and the festival halls is free. Table reservations for the festival tent online via gernerdult.de. Prices for food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid on-site; special prices on Family, Senior, and Business Days.
Practical information — Gerner Dult
Getting There
By train: Eggenfelden station, from there about 15–20 minutes on foot to the Gern festival grounds. By car: B388 / B20 to Eggenfelden. Parking in the city center (10–15 minutes walk to the Dult) and in designated festival parking areas. During the Dult, additional shuttle buses from neighboring towns.
Admission
Admission to the Dult, the festival tent, and the Hausschänken is free. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid for on-site. Table reservations for the festival tent are possible online via gernerdult.de.
Organizer
Gutsverwaltung Gern, Hofmark 48, 84307 Eggenfelden. Phone +49 8721 2101.
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