Korbiniansfest Freising
Patronal festival of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising on Domberg hill
About Korbiniansfest
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The Patron Saint of the Diocese and His Festival
Saint Corbinian is considered a missionary of faith and the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. His tomb and reliquary shrine are located in the Cathedral of Our Lady on Freising's Domberg hill, the spiritual center of the Upper Bavarian city of Freising in the Freising district. The Korbiniansfest, embedded in the Korbinians pilgrimage, commemorates the saint's work annually and is one of Bavaria's most significant religious festivals.
Torchlight Procession and Celebratory Mass
The atmospheric highlight is the torchlight procession: with the shrine of Saint Corbinian, the festive procession moves from the Church of the Holy Spirit up to Domberg hill, accompanied by candlelight and Vespers in the Cathedral of Our Lady. The solemn conclusion is the celebratory Mass in Freising Cathedral of Our Lady with the Archbishop, to which pilgrimage groups and pilgrims from the entire Archdiocese travel.
Korbiniansmarkt and Partners' Evening
Around the religious events, the city of Freising organizes the Korbiniansmarkt around the Roider-Jackl fountain: stalls from partner cities offer arts and crafts, decorative items, gifts, and regional specialties – a popular meeting point a month before Christmas. The cultural Partners' Evening brings together guests from Freising's European partner cities and underscores the city's international connections.
A Festival for Faith and Community
The Korbiniansfest combines deep religious tradition with urban festival culture. It is simultaneously a pilgrimage, a gathering festival, and a market experience – a fixed date in late autumn that bathes the cathedral city of Freising in a special light.
- Torchlight procession with the shrine of Saint Corbinian to Domberg hill
- Celebratory Mass in the Cathedral of Our Lady with the Archbishop
- Korbiniansmarkt with arts and crafts and specialties
- Partners' Evening with Freising's partner cities
Korbiniansfest — edition 2026
The Korbinians pilgrimage 2026 will bring pilgrims and believers to Freising's Domberg hill around November 21 and 22. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the torchlight procession with the shrine of Saint Corbinian will proceed from the Church of the Holy Spirit up to Domberg hill; afterwards, Auxiliary Bishop Wolfgang Bischof will celebrate an ecumenical Korbinians Vespers in the Cathedral of Our Lady.
The highlight is the celebratory Mass in Freising's Cathedral of Our Lady with Cardinal Reinhard Marx on Sunday, November 22. Under the motto 'Pilgrims of Hope,' a blessing ceremony for young and old will also take place in the cathedral. Alongside the religious celebrations, the Korbiniansmarkt with arts and crafts and specialties invites visitors, complemented by the Partners' Evening with guests from Freising's partner cities.
Programme Korbiniansfest 2026
Program 2026
- Sat, November 21, 5:30 PM: Torchlight procession with the shrine of Saint Corbinian from the Church of the Holy Spirit to Domberg hill
- Sat, November 21: Ecumenical Korbinians Vespers in the Cathedral of Our Lady with Auxiliary Bishop Wolfgang Bischof
- Sun, November 22: Celebratory Mass in the Cathedral of Our Lady with Cardinal Reinhard Marx
- Sun, November 22, 4 PM: Blessing ceremony for young and old in the cathedral (Motto 'Pilgrims of Hope')
- Accompanying events: Korbiniansmarkt and Partners' Evening
Highlights Korbiniansfest 2026
- Torchlight procession with the shrine of Saint Corbinian
- Celebratory Mass with Cardinal Reinhard Marx
- Ecumenical Korbinians Vespers
- Korbiniansmarkt with arts and crafts and specialties
Prices Korbiniansfest 2026
Masses, the torchlight procession, and visits to the Korbiniansmarkt are free of charge.
Practical information — Korbiniansfest
Getting There
Freising is located north of Munich and is easily accessible by the S-Bahn line S1 (Munich–Freising) and via the A92 motorway. From Freising train station, it is about a 15-minute walk to Domberg hill. Munich Airport is located in the Freising district.
Admission
The Masses, the torchlight procession, and visits to the Korbiniansmarkt are free of charge.
Tip
The torchlight procession in the evening offers a particularly atmospheric experience – warm clothing is recommended for the late autumn weather.
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Where it takes place Korbiniansfest
Freisinger Domberg / Mariendom
Domberg 27, 85354 Freising