Giechburg Yoga Festival
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Giechburg Yoga Festival

Two-day yoga festival on the medieval Giechburg high above Scheßlitz

Scheßlitz — Landkreis Bamberg (09471)
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Dates 26 Sep — 27 Sep 2026
Venue Scheßlitz (09471)
Prices 59.00€ — 120.00€
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About Giechburg Yoga Festival

The Giechburg Yoga Festival is a two-day yoga and wellness festival held on the medieval Giechburg, a hilltop castle around 500 meters above the valley near Scheßlitz in the Bamberg district. For two days, experienced teachers will lead a diverse program of yoga, aerial yoga, Pilates, Vinyasa, and more – daily from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, against the impressive backdrop of a historic castle with panoramic views over the Franconian landscape. In 2026, the festival will take place on September 26th and 27th.

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Yoga Against a Medieval Backdrop

The Giechburg Yoga Festival combines intensive yoga practice with an extraordinary location: the Giechburg, a medieval hilltop castle at around 500 meters above the valley near Scheßlitz in the Bamberg district. The sweeping view over the Franconian landscape makes this two-day festival a special experience.

Program and Disciplines

Five experienced teachers design a broad program:

  • Irina Wambach — Yoga, Aerial Yoga, BODYART®, DEEPWORK®, Pilates, Fascia Training
  • Petra Havelkova — ANTIGRAVITY® FlyYoga, DAYO, Vinyasa Power Yoga, Yin Yoga
  • Christin Hebach — BODEGA, Sammolahari, Yoga
  • Virginia Winsemann — International Yoga, Pilates, BODYART® & DEEPWORK®
  • Verena Teuber — Yoga (including prenatal/postnatal), Pilates, physiotherapy-based instruction

Daily Schedule

Admission is daily from 8:00 AM, with the program running from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Depending on the weather, sessions will take place indoors or outdoors; the final schedule will be published three days before the festival. The Burgrestaurant (castle restaurant) at Giechburg provides catering; outside food is permitted.

Participation Guidelines

Participants should bring their own yoga mats, blocks, and blankets. There are no shower facilities on site. Payment is possible by cash and card.

Giechburg Yoga Festival — edition 2026

The Giechburg Yoga Festival 2026 will take place on September 26th and 27th at the Giechburg near Scheßlitz. On both days, five experienced teachers will lead a diverse program of yoga, aerial yoga, ANTIGRAVITY® FlyYoga, Vinyasa, Pilates, and more – daily from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM (admission from 8:00 AM). Early bird ticket until May 1st, 2026: €59 per day or €99 for the weekend.

Giechburg Yoga Festival 2026

The 2026 edition runs on September 26th and 27th at the medieval Giechburg. Five teachers offer a packed program of various yoga and movement styles, held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.

Schedule

Admission from 8:00 AM, program from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM on both days. The final schedule will be published three days before the festival. Catering at the Burgrestaurant.

Programme Giechburg Yoga Festival 2026

Saturday, September 26th, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM

  • Sessions including Yoga, Aerial Yoga, ANTIGRAVITY® FlyYoga, Vinyasa Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pilates, BODYART®, DEEPWORK®, Fascia Training

Sunday, September 27th, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM

  • Continuation of the program with the five teachers Irina Wambach, Petra Havelkova, Christin Hebach, Virginia Winsemann, and Verena Teuber

Admission daily from 8:00 AM. The detailed schedule will be published three days before the festival on giechburg-yogafestival.de; sessions will be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.

Highlights Giechburg Yoga Festival 2026

Yoga practice against the backdrop of a medieval hilltop castle with panoramic views; five experienced teachers; wide range from Aerial Yoga to Vinyasa and Pilates; Franconian catering at the Burgrestaurant.

Prices Giechburg Yoga Festival 2026

Early bird ticket until May 1st, 2026: Day ticket €59, Weekend ticket €99. Afterwards, day ticket €69, weekend ticket €120. Tickets available via OKTicket.de, among others. Payment on site by cash and card.

Practical information — Giechburg Yoga Festival

Getting There

Scheßlitz is located in the Bamberg district, easily accessible via the A70 motorway (Scheßlitz exit). Free parking is available at the hiking car park; from there, it's a 10–15 minute uphill walk to the Giechburg.

Tickets

Early bird prices until May 1st, 2026: Day ticket €59, Weekend ticket €99. Afterwards, day ticket €69, weekend ticket €120. Tickets available via OKTicket.de, among others.

What to Bring

Your own yoga mat, block, and blanket. No showers on site. Food available at the Burgrestaurant; outside food allowed.

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