Maidult Burglengenfeld
Traditional Spring Volksfest on the Naab — Festival Tent, Rides, and Upper Palatinate Beer
About Maidult Burglengenfeld
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Spring Volksfest on the Naab
The Maidult Burglengenfeld is the most important spring Volksfest (people's festival) in the town of Burglengenfeld, located in the district of Schwandorf (Upper Palatinate). It kicks off the Volksfest season in the region and has been a local tradition for generations. "Dult" — the Upper Palatinate-Bavarian word for "Volksfest" — is etymologically derived from a market and festival day.
Burglengenfeld in the Naab Valley
Burglengenfeld is situated on the Naab river, between Schwandorf and Regensburg. The town, with its approximately 13,600 inhabitants, is an industrial center (cement, mechanical engineering) and an administrative hub in the western part of the district. The Naab valley, with its forests, hills, and idyllic floodplain landscape, provides the scenic backdrop — the festival grounds themselves are located directly on the river.
Ten Days of Festivities
The Maidult lasts for ten days, spanning two weekends plus several weekdays. The festival tent, run by local hosts, is the main venue — daily catering, live music on weekends with popular bands, brass bands, and occasional larger acts.
Rides and Showmen
Around the festival tent, showmen set up their attractions — classics like bumper cars, Ferris wheel, chain carousel, haunted house, as well as children's rides, shooting galleries, candy stalls, gingerbread hearts, bratwurst, and snack stands. A classic Bavarian Dult atmosphere, similar to that found at Munich's Auer Mai- and Herbst-Dult — just on a smaller, village-near-town scale.
Upper Palatinate Beer
Upper Palatinate beer flows in the festival tent — the region between the Naab and Danube rivers is one of Germany's most traditional brewing landscapes. Burglengenfeld itself and the surrounding villages have several small and medium-sized breweries.
Civic Festival Rotation
In Burglengenfeld's annual program, the Maidult alternates with other folk festivals. In June, the Italian Night follows; in August (every three years), the grand Civic Festival; in November/December, the Christmas Market. The Maidult opens this season.
Maidult Burglengenfeld — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Maidult kicks off the Upper Palatinate Volksfest season from April 24th to May 3rd, 2026. Ten days of festivities at the festival grounds directly on the Naab — featuring the local hosts' festival tent, live music on weekends, showman attractions, and the typical atmosphere of a Bavarian Volksfest.
The Maidult traditionally opens on Friday evening with a beer tapping ceremony by the mayor or another dignitary. The rides and stalls around the festival tent are in operation throughout. On weekends, bands play in the festival tent; on weekdays, festivities continue with brass music or a DJ.
Programme Maidult Burglengenfeld 2026
Program Structure (10 days)
- Friday, April 24, 2026 — Opening in the evening with beer tapping, live music in the festival tent, rides in operation
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Continuous festivities, festival tent concert in the evening
- Sunday, April 26, 2026 — Family Day with discounts at showman stalls, morning "Frühschoppen" (morning pint)
- Weekdays April 27–30, 2026 — Festivities in the evening, rides open late afternoon
- Friday, May 1, 2026 (May Day) — Continuous festivities from midday, highlight program
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Festival tent concert in the evening, full showman operation
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 — Closing day with "Frühschoppen", family program, and winding down the festival
What is Usually Offered
- Festival tent with catering and live music (popular bands, brass bands)
- Showmen: bumper cars, Ferris wheel, chain carousel, haunted house
- Children's rides and smaller carousels
- Shooting galleries, candy, roasted almond, and gingerbread stalls
- Bratwurst, grilled fish skewers, snacks, Upper Palatinate beer
The exact stage and band program will be published shortly before the Maidult on burglengenfeld.de.
Highlights Maidult Burglengenfeld 2026
- 10 days of festivities at the festival grounds on the Naab
- Festival tent with live music on weekends
- Rides and showman classics
- May Day (May 1st) as a highlight with continuous operation
- Upper Palatinate beer and Bavarian specialties
- Free admission, family-friendly
Prices Maidult Burglengenfeld 2026
Admission to the festival grounds and festival tent is generally free. Pay for ride tickets, food, and drinks directly at the stalls. For special concerts on weekends, a moderate admission fee may be charged for the festival tent — information on the festival website.
Practical information — Maidult Burglengenfeld
Getting There
By Car: A93 (Regensburg–Hof), exit Schwandorf-Süd or Ponholz, continue on the B15. By Train: Burglengenfeld station on the Regensburg–Schwandorf line. Approx. 1 km from the station to the festival grounds.
Admission
Free admission. Ride tickets, food, and drinks are paid for directly on-site.
Festival Tent Tickets
Admission to the festival tent is generally free. For special concerts on weekends, a moderate admission fee may be charged — information available on the festival website.
Parking
Parking available at the festival grounds and at park-and-ride areas along the B15. Early arrival is recommended on weekends.
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Where it takes place Maidult Burglengenfeld
Volksfestplatz an der Naab, Burglengenfeld
Volksfestplatz an der Naab, 93133 Burglengenfeld