Gäubodenvolksfest 2025: News and price increases in view!

Gäubodenvolksfest 2025: News and price increases in view!

Straubing, Deutschland - The Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing, which takes place from August 8th to 18th, 2024, is in the starting blocks and is already looking forward to anticipation. Preparations are in full swing, because this year the organizers expect no less than 1.3 million guests - a considerable increase that amazes the city with its 53,000 inhabitants. In the silhouette of the festival, two impressive 80 meter high towers will be seen, which give the traditional folk festival a modern coat of paint. BR reports that In addition to the huge towers, an extensive supporting program with around 60 events in a cultural and sporting area is waiting for visitors.

A special center of the folk festival is the marquee, where seven large tents offer space for around 27,500 guests. The measure is offered with prices between 12.90 and 12.95 euros, and half the fried chicken also costs around 13.50 euros. The prices for non -alcoholic drinks also decrease for the first time by up to 50 cents. This could prove to be good business for all thirsty ones! I> informs the organizers also think of the families, because on the child and family days on 12th and 18th August there is half a journey and attractive special offers.

Not only culinary, the Gäubodenvolksfest has a lot to offer. The game and rides have upgraded: Visitors can look forward to the new "Jules Verne Tower," an exciting journey in the giant chain pilot, as well as to the white water railway, which is designed by Bavarian and equipped with two shooting trips. also the high-ride business "Sky Fall" with a 360-degree round view will also catapulture at dizzying heights. The Phaenomenon, a 360-degree virtual reality simulation, presented for the first time in Straubing.

In order to guarantee the guests a pleasant experience, three drinking water fountain for free refreshments and a spray leverage system are also provided for cooling on hot days. There are also innovations in terms of security: the carrying of deer catchers is no longer tolerated.

an attraction for everyone

The Gäubodenvolksfest has a long tradition and has established itself as the second largest festival in Bavaria after the Oktoberfest. The official opening takes place on the first Saturday of the festival, and the Minister of Agriculture Michaela Kaniber (CSU) will keep the speech. As reported, will complete the festival with a large splendid fireworks on the last day, which is clearly visible from the fairground.

The numbers speak for themselves: According to a study by the IFD Allensbach, a large number of people in Germany are interested in visiting great folk festivals, which could bring an additional increase to visitors to the Gäubodenvolksfest. Statista has published the data, that left no doubt: folk festivals are hot in the course and the anticipation for the GäubodenVolksfest could not be greater.