Weihenstephaner Bergfest
Family brewery festival on Weihenstephaner Berg in Freising
About Weihenstephaner Bergfest
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Brewery Festival on Weihenstephaner Berg
The Weihenstephaner Bergfest is the annual summer family festival of the Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan – one of the oldest breweries in the world, with traditions dating back to 1040. The venue is the historic Akademiehof on Weihenstephaner Berg in Freising, right at the seat of the state brewery and the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences.
Culinary Delights: Fresh Weihenstephaner Beer and Bavarian Specialties
The focus is on freshly tapped Weihenstephaner beer in its various varieties – from Helles to Hefeweissbier and Pils to Festbier. The brewery also serves classic Bavarian festival dishes: Hendl (roast chicken), Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Bratwurst (sausage), Brezn (pretzels), and sweet specialties like ice cream and Krapfen (doughnuts). Non-alcoholic beverages and alcohol-free beer specialties are also part of the offering.
Program: Brass Music by Day, Evening Band at Night
Musically, the Bergfest follows a clear structure: brass music during the day with bands like the Stadtkapelle Freising or the in-house Premium Bavaricum Blaskapelle. Towards the evening, a party/dance band takes over, transforming the Akademiehof into an open-air dance floor. The festival usually ends around 11 PM.
Family Program in the Akademiehof
The family character is part of the program: a comprehensive children's area with a bouncy castle, carousel, mini-train, magic show, and face painting is available all day. This gives the Weihenstephaner Bergfest a distinct profile alongside the region's traditional folk festivals (Frühlingsfest Munich, Oktoberfest, Bergfeste in neighboring communities).
Freising and Weihenstephaner Berg
Freising is a town in the district of Freising in Upper Bavaria, about 35 km northeast of Munich on the edge of the Munich gravel plain. On the Weihenstephaner Berg above the town are the Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan and the campus of the Technical University of Munich – making the location a hub for both beer and brewing science. The Bergfest embraces this dual identity.
Weihenstephaner Bergfest — edition 2026
16th Edition – August 4, 2026
The 16th Weihenstephaner Bergfest 2026 will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the Akademiehof of the state brewery. The festival ends around 11 PM. The tourism association of the Freising district and the brewery have confirmed the date.
In terms of content, the edition follows the proven structure: Premium Bavaricum Blaskapelle and other brass bands provide the Bavarian soundscape during the day, while an evening band takes over with party music to maintain the atmosphere until the end of the festival.
On the menu: the full range of Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan beers (Helles, Hefeweissbier, Pils, non-alcoholic varieties, seasonal specialties) as well as Bavarian festival cuisine with Hendl, Steckerlfisch, Haxe, Bratwurst, Brezn, and desserts.
Programme Weihenstephaner Bergfest 2026
Day's Schedule 2026
Daytime – Family Program and Brass Music
- Festival operations in the Akademiehof of the state brewery
- Brass music (including Premium Bavaricum Blaskapelle, Stadtkapelle Freising)
- Children's program: bouncy castle, carousel, mini-train, face painting, magic show
Evening – Dance Band and Open-Air Atmosphere
- Transition to the evening band, which transforms the Akademiehof into an open-air dance floor
- Festival operations until approx. 11:00 PM
Culinary Delights
- Freshly tapped Weihenstephaner beers (Helles, Hefeweissbier, Pils, non-alcoholic)
- Hendl, Schweinshaxe, Steckerlfisch, Bratwurst, Brezn
- Ice cream, desserts, and coffee in the afternoon
Highlights Weihenstephaner Bergfest 2026
- 16th edition of the Bergfest in the historic Akademiehof of the world's oldest brewery
- Premium Bavaricum Blaskapelle during the day, dance band in the evening
- Comprehensive children's program with bouncy castle, carousel, mini-train, and magic show
- Freshly tapped Weihenstephaner beers in full range
- Family-friendly concept – free admission
Prices Weihenstephaner Bergfest 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and rides are paid for on-site. Attention: Cash is often the only accepted payment method on-site – bring enough cash.
Practical information — Weihenstephaner Bergfest
Getting There
Freising is located directly at Munich Airport (S-Bahn lines S1/S8). From Freising train station, it's about a 15-minute walk up Weihenstephaner Berg, or you can take a bus. By car, take the A92 (Munich–Deggendorf) and exit at Freising-Ost.
Admission
Admission to the Bergfest is free. Food, drinks, and rides are paid for on-site. Practical tip: Cash is often the only accepted payment method on-site – bring enough cash.
Program Hours
Festival operations during the day with brass music and children's program, evening program with a dance band until approx. 11 PM.
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