Holzkirchner Frühlingsfest

Frühlingsfest in the Town Center

The Holzkirchner Frühlingsfest is the largest Volksfest (popular festival) in the market town of Holzkirchen in the Miesbach district. For six days, the central market square of this Upper Bavarian market town — south of Munich, at the gateway to the Alpine foothills with Tegernsee and Schliersee — transforms into a festival ground with rides, showman stalls, and a festival tent.

Supported by the Music Association

The organizer is the Musikzug Holzkirchen e.V., a brass band that has existed for over a hundred years, which organizes the festival as a supporting association. The proceeds flow entirely into maintaining music culture — instrument purchases, uniforms, rehearsal space, and music promotion for the youth department. Thus, the festival is both a community event and a fundraising event for local music activities.

Ferris Wheel Premiere 2026

The 2026 edition features a sensation: for the first time, a Ferris wheel will be erected on the market square. This premiere signifies the growing importance of the festival and adds a spectacular new feature to the town's skyline. In addition to this, the proven rides such as bumper cars, a chain carousel, children's carousels, shooting galleries, and food stalls will be present.

Day of Clubs as the Highlight

The social highlight is the Day of Clubs on the festival Sunday: all Holzkirchen clubs — traditional costume groups, fire brigade, marksmen, sports clubs, and music associations — present themselves to the local community with a ceremonial parade. The procession starts at 10 a.m. and leads through the town center to the festival grounds. Afterwards, a Frühschoppen (morning pint) with brass music takes place in the festival tent.

A Market Town with Pre-Alpine Character

With around 17,000 inhabitants, Holzkirchen is one of Upper Bavaria's most important market towns and home to significant businesses (including SZ Verlag, Allianz). The BMW city of Munich is reachable in 30 minutes via the A8 motorway — making the Frühlingsfest a popular excursion destination for Munich families as well.