What Families Can Expect in Landshut in 2026

• Museums with interactive formats and child-friendly puppet theater, regularly announced with age recommendations and limited spaces.
• Family and children's tours at the castle with seasonal special dates (including legends and "Raunacht" themes around the turn of the year).
• Indoor play and activity offers with bookable time slots as well as packages for children's birthday parties.
• Touring and guest performances with family-friendly afternoon and early evening times.
• Family education formats (parent-child, creative, information evenings) with ongoing start dates.
• A municipal family festival in the summer half of the year, which will be published early with a date.

All dates are usually published step by step. Early checking and registration is worthwhile, as many offers are quickly fully booked.

Season Calendar 2026: Outlook by Quarter

Winter 2025/26

• "Raunacht" and legend tours for school children and families with several start times on selected evenings.
• Weather-independent museum workshops (e.g. printing and creative workshops) with clear age groups.
• Extended openings in the indoor play area on holidays and public holidays around the turn of the year.

Spring 2026

• Family tours at the castle on weekends, supplemented by interactive stations depending on the event announcement.
• Puppet theater series in museum settings with performances on several days.
• Courses and open meetings of family education with new course starts after the winter holidays.

Summer 2026

• Municipal family festival with play, culture and sports stations; publication of date and program in the event calendar.
• Holiday programs in museums and outdoor areas (day and week modules with pre-registration).
• Touring shows with family-friendly afternoon times; usually discounts for children/youth.

Autumn 2026

• New seasons of museum workshops and puppet theater with thematic series.
• Seasonal castle tours with story and legend themes for preschool and elementary school children.
• Indoor play offers with additional time slots on rainy weekends and during the autumn holidays.

Recurring Highlights and Formats 2026

• Family tours at the castle: short walking distances, easy-to-understand storytelling, clear duration and age information in the announcement.
• Puppet theater from preschool age: visually rich productions with the opportunity for short Q&A sessions afterwards.
• Museum workshops: creative topics matching exhibitions or independent series with limited spaces.
• Indoor playground and children's birthday parties: fixed time slots, reserved areas and optional catering according to house rules.
• Family education: ongoing course series, lectures and open meetings to strengthen everyday family life.

Planning and Booking: How to Secure Your Spots

1. Follow publications: Set filters like "children" or "family" in the municipal event calendar and check new entries regularly.
2. Register early: Workshops, tours and holiday programs often have small groups; reservation immediately after announcement is recommended.
3. Note alternative dates: Many series run with several dates; use waiting lists if available.
4. Observe age and accompaniment rules: Minimum age, accompaniment requirements and notes (e.g. socks required in the indoor play area) are stated in the announcement.
5. Check tickets and discounts: Family, child and group rates as well as free lap seats if explicitly stated.
6. Plan for holidays and bridge days: Block time slots early for high-demand periods and complete bookings.

Accessibility, Safety and Comfort Factors

• Accessibility notes: Information on access, strollers, nursing/retreat rooms and sanitary facilities are specified in the event description.
• Safety: Organizers provide advance information on supervision requirements, group sizes and emergency contacts.
• Weather: Outdoor elements (e.g. castle areas) are announced with bad weather alternatives or replacement dates.

How to Stay Up to Date

• Municipal event calendar: central overview with filter functions for children's and family formats.
• Websites of museums and the castle: Series of dates and workshop series are continuously added there.
• Touring and ticket platforms: Guest performances and family shows with advance sales start and seat selection.
• Newsletter and social media: Early information on advance sales starts, additional dates and program recognitions.

Sources & Further Information

1. City of Landshut – Official City Portal — Event calendar and family offers (accessed 2025-12-24)
2. Trausnitz Castle (Bavarian Palace Administration) — Information on tours and seasonal offers (accessed 2025-12-24)
3. Landshut Tourism — Overview of leisure, culture and family formats (accessed 2025-12-24)
4. Museums in Bavaria — Museum overviews and event series (accessed 2025-12-24)