Landshut Wedding

Landshuter Hochzeit

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Cultural & TraditionalLandshut
DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsCultural & Traditional
LanguageGermanCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Landshut Wedding in Landshut

The Landshuter Hochzeit re-enacts the 1475 marriage of Hedwig of Poland to George the Rich of Bavaria-Landshut, a wedding that drew an estimated 10,000 guests including two future Holy Roman Emperors. First staged as a re-enactment in 1903 and run every four years since 1985, the modern festival spans roughly three weeks and nearly 100 events, with thousands of residents in period costume recreating the documented original.

The marriage of Hedwig of Poland, daughter of King Casimir IV, to George the Rich, son of the Duke of Bavaria-Landshut, took place over 14 and 15 November 1475, drawing an estimated ten thousand guests including Emperor Frederick III and his son, the future Emperor Maximilian I, in a union intended to cement an alliance against Ottoman expansion.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unusually complete contemporary documentation of the original 1475 wedding lets organisers recreate specific historical details rather than a generalised medieval theme, a level of documented fidelity distinguishing it from most historical re-enactment festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Running only once every four years, a deliberate scheduling choice since 1985, makes it a rarer event than most annual folk festivals, requiring visitors to plan around a specific cycle

03

The city starts moving

Thousands of local Landshut residents participate directly in period costume roles, giving the re-enactment a genuine civic-wide participation base rather than a smaller professional cast

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The re-enactment recreates specific documented details of the original 1475 wedding

Water and renewal

Living ritual

including the procession and tournaments

The sacred route

Living ritual

based on surviving contemporary records

The local code

Living ritual

and runs only once every four years

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Ordinary comfortable outdoor clothing suits spectating; sturdy shoes help for standing and walking on both historic streets and open tournament grounds, and layers matter given the event's...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.53 N, 12.16 EOpen in Google Maps

Landshut, Bavaria, Germany

Nearest airportMUC — Munich
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Landshut via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Landshut, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearOrdinary comfortable outdoor clothing suits spectating; sturdy shoes help for standing and walking on both historic streets and open tournament grounds, and layers matter given the event's autumn timing with cool evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Germany and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Landshut Wedding?

Landshut Wedding is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Landshut Wedding take place?

The festival is listed in Landshut, Germany. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Landshut, Bavaria, Germany

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLlandshuter-hochzeit.de
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Summer
Source statusOfficial source linked
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