Gäubodenvolksfest

The Gäubodenvolksfest in Straubing is one of the largest Volksfests (beer festival and travelling funfair) in the German state of Bavaria.

The Gäubodenvolksfest was founded in the year 1812 by Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria, as an agricultural festival to foster an annual gathering of the people in the Danube region.

The Gäubodenvolksfest is a modern and family-friendly festival with several attractions, including carousels and roller coasters.

The event has maintained the historic character of Bavarian festivals, and attracts approximately 1.4 million visitors every year.

Combined with the Gäubodenvolksfest is the Ostbayernschau, the biggest trade show of eastern Bavaria.

Gäubodenvolksfest, Straubing
The Erntekrone at Night
View from the Donaubridge
Home decoration at Straubinger Stadtplatz in Gäubodenvolkfest-Time
The Ferris wheel at Night
Gäubodenvolksfest, Straubing
Gäubodenvolksfest 2011 - The Ferris wheel at Night Art