Volksfest Rottenburg an der Laaber
Four days of Volksfest in the Hopfenland Hallertau
About Volksfest Rottenburg
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Volksfest in the Hopfenland
Rottenburg an der Laaber is located in the heart of Hallertau, the largest contiguous hop-growing region in the world – and its Volksfests embody this brewing tradition. From June 25th to 28th, 2026, the Volksfestplatz at Georg-Pöschl-Straße will transform into a classic Lower Bavarian festival grounds with the Härteis festival tent, amusement rides, a beer tapping ceremony, and everything that belongs to a Bavarian Volksfest.
Härteis – the Festival Tent Tradition
Härteis GmbH from Lower Bavaria operates Volksfests, festival tents, and catering at several locations in the region. Their festival tent in Rottenburg has been the central meeting point of the Volksfest for years: long beer tables, freshly tapped Maß (liter steins), regional specialties, and daily live music. The opening is marked by the beer tapping ceremony by the mayor, followed by the traditional parade of local clubs through the town.
Lower Bavarian Lifestyle
Rottenburg an der Laaber belongs to the district of Landshut and, with just under 8,000 inhabitants, is a small district town with a long tradition. Like everywhere in Lower Bavaria, the Volksfest is one of the major social events of the year – families meet, traditional costume groups march, and young people fill the festival tent in the evenings. For four days, the town comes alive during the Volksfest season.
Hallertau – Green Bavaria
Those who come to Rottenburg in June can extend their visit with a trip through Hallertau: endless hop gardens, small monastery breweries, the German Hop Museum in Wolnzach. The hop harvest doesn't begin until August/September, but the landscape with its hop poles, up to 8 meters high, is an experience at any time of year.
Volksfest Rottenburg — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Volksfest Rottenburg starts on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at 6 PM with the traditional beer tapping ceremony. This is followed by four days of festivities with the proven program: the festival tent is open from late morning until late evening, amusement rides and carousels for children and teenagers, and daily performances by regional brass bands and live bands.
The highlight is the parade of Rottenburg's clubs on Sunday afternoon: traditional costume, shooting, and music clubs march from the town center to the festival grounds, followed by the "Festsonntag" (Festival Sunday) with grand brass music in the festival tent. As always, Härteis festival tent provides catering with regional dishes and beers from Hallertau breweries.
Programme Volksfest Rottenburg 2026
Program Volksfest Rottenburg a.d.Laaber 2026
The program follows the classic schedule of a Lower Bavarian Volksfest:
- Thursday, 25.06.2026 – Opening (from 6:00 PM)
Beer tapping ceremony by the mayor, followed by the first festival evening in the Härteis festival tent with brass music. - Friday, 26.06.2026 – Live Band Evening
Live band in the festival tent, amusement rides and carousels in full operation. - Saturday, 27.06.2026 – Grand Festival Evening
Highlight in the festival tent with a live band and a long festival evening. - Sunday, 28.06.2026 – Parade & Festival Sunday
Morning "Frühschoppen" (early pint), afternoon parade of Rottenburg's clubs from the town center to the festival grounds, followed by the grand Festival Sunday in the tent with brass music.
Daily detailed program and live band performances: haerteis.de and rottenburg-laaber.de.
Highlights Volksfest Rottenburg 2026
- Beer tapping ceremony on Thursday evening (June 25th) by the mayor
- Grand parade of clubs on Sunday afternoon (June 28th)
- Härteis festival tent with daily live music
- Amusement rides, carousels, and Volksfest stalls
- Beer from Hallertau breweries
Prices Volksfest Rottenburg 2026
Free admission. Liter of beer at usual Volksfest prices (2025: approx. €10–11), food typically Bavarian (roast chicken, pork roast, bratwurst, pretzels). Amusement rides at usual market prices.
Practical information — Volksfest Rottenburg
Getting There
By car: Take the A92 motorway, exit at Essenbach or Mainburg, then follow signs to Rottenburg a.d.Laaber. By train: Rottenburg an der Laaber station on the Landshut–Neufahrn line.
Admission
Festival grounds and tent are freely accessible. Beer and food at usual Volksfest prices.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and small hotels in Rottenburg and the surrounding area. Landshut (approx. 30 km away) offers a larger selection of hotels.
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