International German Gold Panning Championships Goldkronach
36th International German Championship in Gold Panning on the Goldberg
About Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach
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Goldkronach — one of Germany's few gold-bearing sites
The Upper Franconian town of Goldkronach in the Bayreuth district is located on the edge of the Fichtelgebirge, in a landscape historically linked with gold and mining for centuries. Gold was already extracted on the Goldberg in the Middle Ages, and even today, the town is one of the rare places in Germany where gold is demonstrably present in the rocks and streams. This tradition has made Goldkronach the permanent venue for the International German Gold Panning Championship for decades.
36th Edition 2026: Three Days of Gold Panning Sport
From June 26 to 28, 2026, participants from many nations will once again gather at the Infohaus am Goldberg to compete for the title of German Champion in gold panning across several disciplines. Speed, accuracy, and completeness in washing gold flakes from a standardized sand-water mixture are evaluated.
How does Gold Panning Work as a Sport?
- Standardized buckets with embedded gold flakes are provided to participants
- Using a gold pan, the flakes are washed out within a limited time
- The disciplines differ in the number of flakes, time limits, and scoring systems
- There are awards for individuals, teams, juniors, women, and seniors
Spectacular Mountain Experience
The atmosphere on the Goldberg is unique: In the middle of the Fichtelgebirge landscape, people from different linguistic backgrounds — Germans, Czechs, Austrians, Swiss, Scandinavians — concentrate on a discipline that is more of an outdoor hobby in our region. The awards ceremony on Sunday around 2:00 PM marks the grand finale. During these days, Goldkronach presents itself with a supporting program of guided hikes on mining history, exhibits at the Infohaus, and regional catering.
Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach — edition 2026
The 36th International German Gold Panning Championship will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026 on the Goldberg Goldkronach. The venue is the Infohaus am Goldberg, from where the competitions start and the awards ceremony is also organized.
Over the weekend, several disciplines will be held — individual awards for women, men, juniors, and seniors, as well as team awards. International participants from numerous nations are expected; according to the Bayreuth Tourism region, this is a key feature of the Goldkronach championship.
Programme Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach 2026
Program Outline
- Friday, June 26, 2026 — Arrival and accreditation of international participants at the Infohaus am Goldberg, opening program with local catering
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Competition day with several disciplines: individual awards for women, men, juniors, and seniors, team awards
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Final competitions; awards ceremony around 2:00 PM at the Infohaus am Goldberg
Supporting Program
- Demonstration panning for visitors
- Guided hikes on the mining and gold history of Goldkronach
- Explanatory stations at the Infohaus on the geology of the Fichtelgebirge
- Catering with regional specialties from the Bayreuth region
Highlights Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach 2026
- 36th edition of the International German Championship
- Participants from many nations on the Goldberg
- Demonstration panning for families
- Guided mining hikes
- Awards ceremony on Sunday around 2 PM
Prices Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach 2026
Participation in the competitions requires a registration fee (amount varies by discipline, inquire with the town of Goldkronach). Spectators have free access to the event grounds; catering is paid for on-site.
Practical information — Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach
Getting There
Goldkronach is located about 12 km northeast of Bayreuth. By car, take the A 9 (exit Bad Berneck-Himmelkron). Train travelers should go to Bayreuth Hbf and then take a bus to Goldkronach. The Goldberg can be reached on foot from Goldkronach, with signage provided.
Registration
Registration for the competition disciplines and information about the supporting program are available through the town of Goldkronach or the Bayreuth Tourism region.
Tip
Even without participating in the competitions, a visit is worthwhile: a demonstration panning pool, explanatory stations at the Infohaus, and guided hikes on the mining history of the Fichtelgebirge make the visit a family experience.
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Where it takes place Gold Panning Championship Goldkronach
Goldberg Goldkronach — Infohaus
Infohaus am Goldberg, 95497 Goldkronach