Waldmusikfest Walddorfhäslach
Vatertag Hockete on Ascension Weekend — Brass Music at the Edge of the Schönbuch
2026
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Waldmusikfest — edition 2026
Waldmusikfest 2026 — The Vatertag Hockete
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Musikverein Walddorfhäslach invites you to the Vatertag Hockete at the edge of the Schönbuch. From 11 AM to 11 PM, catering will be available in the heated festival tent — perfect for hikers, cyclists, riders, and families from the Reutlingen district and neighboring districts.
The day begins with the classic morning pint starting at 11 AM; brass music from the Musikverein itself and friendly bands will play continuously. The catering includes hot food (chicken, bratwurst, fries, steaks, salads), cake, ice cream, and drinks. For children, there is a carousel, ring toss game, and bungee trampoline.
Highlights Waldmusikfest 2026
- Classic Swabian Father's Day Hockete
- Heated festival tent for all weather conditions
- Morning pint with brass music
- Family program with carousel and trampoline
- Perfect stop for Schönbuch hikers and cyclists
Programme Waldmusikfest 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- 11:00 AM: Morning pint with brass music
- Continuous until 11:00 PM: Catering
- Grilled chicken, fries, bratwurst, steaks, salads
- Coffee, cake, ice cream
- Beer, wheat beer, wine, cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Family Program
- Children's Carousel
- Ring Toss Game
- Bungee Trampoline
Prices Waldmusikfest 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at usual festival prices.
Practical information — Waldmusikfest
Getting There
By car: A8 exit Stuttgart-Degerloch or Echterdingen, then B27/B464 towards Tübingen-Reutlingen, festival grounds on the B464 at the edge of the Schönbuch between Walddorf and Häslach. By bike: Via the Schönbuch cycle paths from Tübingen, Pfullingen, Bebenhausen — recommended mode of transport on Father's Day. By train: Station Tübingen or Reutlingen, then bus.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are sold at usual festival prices.
Program 2026
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day / Father's Day)
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM: Catering
- 11:00 AM: Morning pint with brass music
- Continuous: Children's carousel, ring toss game, bungee trampoline
Tip
Come on foot or by bike — it's perfect for Father's Day with a Schönbuch tour. A hike from Bebenhausen or Tübingen is also worthwhile.
Waldmusikfest Walddorfhäslach — Father's Day at the Edge of the Schönbuch
On Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Ascension Day and Father's Day — the Musikverein Walddorfhäslach e.V. invites you to the traditional Vatertag Hockete. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the festival grounds on the B464 at the edge of the Schönbuch become a meeting point for hikers, cyclists, riders, families, and club friends.
Program — Morning Pint, Catering, and Family Program
The day begins at 11 a.m. with the traditional morning pint: brass ensembles from Walddorfhäslach and friendly bands from the Reutlingen district will play hearty brass music all day long. Catering is available throughout the day:
- Food: Fries, bratwurst, grilled chicken, salads, steaks, and grilled vegetables
- Sweets: Coffee, cake, ice cream
- Drinks: Freshly tapped beer, wheat beer, wine, cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Family Program — Carousel, Ring Toss, Trampoline
For young and young-at-heart visitors, there is a special offering:
- Children's Carousel
- Ring Toss Game (classic throwing game)
- Bungee Trampoline — for the little adrenaline junkies
The heated festival tent ensures that the event remains cozy even in cool weather (typical for May in the Schönbuch) — an important prerequisite for families with small children.
Location at the Edge of the Schönbuch
The festival grounds are located on the B464 at the edge of the Schönbuch — perfectly integrated into the hiking and cycling network of the Schönbuch Nature Park. Many visitors hike or cycle to the festival tent on Father's Day from nearby Tübingen, Bebenhausen, Pfullingen, or the Walddorfhäslach farms. Riders from surrounding stables also use the festival as a popular stopover.
Walddorfhäslach — Municipality in the Reutlingen District
With around 5,500 inhabitants, Walddorfhäslach is located in the Reutlingen district, on the western edge of the Schönbuch. The municipality consists of the districts of Walddorf and Häslach and has retained its rural character between Tübingen and the Swabian Jura. The Schönbuch — one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Southern Germany — forms the natural backbone of the festival and its scenic calling card.
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