50 Years Rottal Terme — Summer Festival Bad Birnbach
Four days of anniversary celebration with delicacies mile, live music, and romantic balloon glow in the spa gardens
About Summer Festival Bad Birnbach
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Bad Birnbach — Bavaria's Innovative Thermal Spa
Bad Birnbach is a state-recognized spa town and the oldest thermal spa in Lower Bavaria. It is located in the Rottal-Inn district (Lower Bavaria), nestled between the Inn and Danube rivers in a tranquil hilly landscape. With the Rottal Terme, the town boasts one of the most renowned thermal spas in Southern Germany — known for its high-quality thermal water, architecturally impressive facilities, and modern health and wellness concept.
50 Years of Rottal Terme
The Rottal Terme opened in 1976 — exactly half a century ago. In 2026, Bad Birnbach will celebrate this anniversary with a four-day festival program that significantly exceeds the usual annual summer festival. Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, is the actual anniversary day with a ceremony, acknowledgments, and special offers at the thermal baths.
Delicacies Mile and Live Music
For four days, the spa gardens will be transformed into a Schmankerlmeile (delicacies mile) featuring 14 regional caterers. Lower Bavarian and Bavarian specialties — such as roast pork, Schäuferla (pork shoulder), roast beef, salads, pastries, ice cream, coffee, and cake — will be complemented by international offerings. Several bands will perform on the stage in the spa gardens:
- Better Together (July 24th, 4:00 PM)
- Tobias Enggruber (July 25th, 1:00 PM)
- Injoy (July 25th, 6:00 PM)
- Performances by the Music School (July 26th, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM continuously)
The Romantic Balloon Glow
The highlight of the festival is the Ballonglühen (balloon glow) on Saturday evening, July 25th, 2026, around 9:30 PM in the spa gardens. Several hot air balloons will be set up in the park, illuminated simultaneously, creating a uniquely atmospheric mood. A musical accompaniment program will run concurrently on the stage. Those interested can also book hot air balloon rides during the festival weekend (€220 per person, Bad Griesbach Balloonport).
Children's and Family Program
Throughout the four days, there will be children's activities (face painting, crafts, games), yoga sessions in the spa gardens, dance performances, and demonstrations. The festival is explicitly designed to be family-friendly, catering to spa guests as well as day visitors from the surrounding Lower Bavarian region.
Significance
The Summer Festival is one of the most important cultural highlights in Bad Birnbach. For 2026, it is significantly expanded due to the anniversary — with a program that showcases the spa town as a cultural and tourist attraction in the region.
Summer Festival Bad Birnbach — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is a special one: it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Rottal Terme, which opened in 1976. Four days of festivities from July 23rd to 26th, 2026, in the spa gardens and on the thermal bath grounds.
Thursday, July 23rd, is the official anniversary day with a ceremony and all-day special offers at the thermal baths. Friday to Sunday (July 24–26), the grand summer festival unfolds with live music, the delicacies mile, and a children's program.
The event is organized by the Bad Birnbach Spa Administration in cooperation with the Rottal Terme.
Programme Summer Festival Bad Birnbach 2026
Program Details
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Rottal Terme Anniversary Day
- Ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Rottal Terme
- All-day special offers at the thermal baths
- Opening of the Summer Festival in the evening
Friday, July 24, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Concert Better Together (Live stage in the spa gardens)
- Delicacies mile open — 14 regional caterers
- Children's program running concurrently
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Main Festival with Balloon Glow
- 1:00 PM — Concert Tobias Enggruber
- 6:00 PM — Concert Injoy (Band)
- Yoga session in the spa gardens, dance performances
- Delicacies mile open throughout the day
- Approx. 9:30 PM — Romantic Balloon Glow in the spa gardens: several hot air balloons are set up and illuminated simultaneously, accompanied by a musical program
Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Family Day and Music School
- 9:30 AM–6:00 PM — continuous performances by the Bad Birnbach Music School
- Children's program with games, face painting, and crafts
- Delicacies mile open
- Festival conclusion in the evening
Hot Air Balloon Rides
During the festival weekend, hot air balloon rides departing from Bad Birnbach are available for booking. €220 per person. Booking via Bad Griesbach Balloonport at +49 8562 2184. Weather dependent.
Highlights Summer Festival Bad Birnbach 2026
- 50th anniversary of the Rottal Terme (opened 1976)
- Delicacies mile with 14 regional caterers
- Live music: Better Together, Tobias Enggruber, Injoy
- Romantic Balloon Glow on Saturday evening (July 25th, approx. 9:30 PM)
- Hot air balloon rides available (€220/person)
- Children's program, yoga, and dance
- Performances by the Music School on Sunday (9:30 AM–6:00 PM)
- Free admission to the festival area in the spa gardens
Prices Summer Festival Bad Birnbach 2026
Admission to the Summer Festival in the spa gardens is free. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid for directly. Hot air balloon ride: €220 per person (Bad Griesbach Balloonport, +49 8562 2184). Rottal Terme: regular rates; special anniversary offers on July 23rd.
Practical information — Summer Festival Bad Birnbach
Getting There
By car: A3 (Regensburg–Passau) exit Pocking, then continue on the B388. By train: nearest stations are Pocking or Eggenfelden, then take a bus to Bad Birnbach.
Admission
Admission to the Summer Festival in the spa gardens is free. Food and drinks at the delicacies mile stalls are paid for directly. Regular rates apply for the Rottal Terme — special offers on the anniversary day (July 23rd).
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Balloon ride as part of the Summer Festival: €220 per person. Booking via Bad Griesbach Balloonport: +49 8562 2184. Weather dependent.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Bad Birnbach; early booking is strongly recommended for the festival weekend — the town is a popular spa center.
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Where it takes place Summer Festival Bad Birnbach
Rottal Terme und Kurpark Bad Birnbach
Prof.-Dr.-Drexel-Straße 11, 84364 Bad Birnbach