Answers for your magical day in Kaltenberg
Arrival and departure
Directions
Kaltenberg Castle is located approximately 40 km west of Munich. You can plan your individual route here:
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Directions Address:
Kaltenberg Knight Tournament
Schloss Strasse 13
82269 Kaltenberg
Important note: Itis essential to follow the signs to the parking lot and not the Google Maps directions.
Parking
There is ample parking available at Kaltenberg Castle!
There are 4,500 parking spaces available for cars. The route to the parking lots is well signposted. You will be greeted by our friendly parking attendants, who will direct you to the nearest available space.
There is a fee of EUR 5.00 for cars. Please have this ready when you enter.
New regulations for RV parking fees will take effect in 2027—see below.
RV Parking – New in 2027
New starting in 2027: Parking spaces available only with advance reservation
We do not have the infrastructure of a traditional campground. However, for guests who would still like to arrive in a motorhome, trailer, or camper, alimited number of parking spacesare availablein a separate area of our parking lot.
Since demand has risen significantly in recent years, these parking spaces will be allocatedexclusively through advance sales starting in 2027.
Making a reservation in advance allows you to plan your trip, reduces wait times during check-in, and ensures that everything runs smoothly on site.
Parking Space Rates
Standard Parking Space – €25
For motorhomesup to 7 m in length, campervans, and similar vehicles.
Large Vehicle Rate – 35 €
For motorhomeslonger than 7 m and trailer combinations.
Important:Campsites are available exclusively through advance ticket sales. On-site reservations are generally not available.
Important Information on Use
Parking spaces will beassigned on-site by the organizer. The size and location of the parking space will be determined solely by the organizer.
Even withthe large vehicle rate, there isno entitlement to additional open space, adjacent vacant spaces, or a specific parking spot.
This reservation entitles you exclusively topark and stay overnight in the registered vehicle within the assigned parking space. Only the vehicle's footprint may be used.
To allow as many guests as possible to arrive by RV or trailer, the following uses, in particular, arenot permitted:
- Awnings
- Awnings
- Gazebos
- additional tents
- Seating Sets
- Cooktops
- Storage areas
- Grills
- Other attachments or additions outside the vehicle
The parking spaces are intendedsolely for parking and overnight stays in the vehicle.
No camping facilities
The campsites donot haveelectricity, water, or waste disposal hookups.
Please note, therefore, that theseare not regular campgrounds, but rather parking spaces intended solely for parking and spending the night in your vehicle.
We look forward to your visit and hope you have apleasant and relaxing trip here!
Advance ticket sales will begin shortly!
Public transportation
During the event, Kaltenberg is connected to public transportation via the special LVG 99 line.
Please note that this is aspecial servicethat is not operated by us and issubject to a charge. MVVticketsor the Deutschlandticketarenot accepted! The fare below must be paid in all cases. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.
Nearest train station: Geltendorf
Geltendorf station is just a few kilometers from Kaltenberg and offers connections to the S-Bahn and regional trains.
More information about the S-Bahn:Link to MVV Munich
More information about regional trains:Link to Bahn.de
Special transport to the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament:
During the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, a shuttle bus service will run every 15 minutes from Geltendorf train station (north bus stop) to Kaltenberg and back.
Please note the time of the last train.
Fares for the shuttle bus (MVV and Deutschlandticket are not valid here!):
Single ride for adults: Fares will be announced
Single ride for children (ages 6–14): Prices will be announced
Hotels and overnight stays
There are a variety of accommodation options in the wider Kaltenberg area.
Ammersee Lech Tourism Association:
Find out about current offers on the Ammersee Lech Tourism Association website.
Link to: Ammersee-Lech Tourism Association website
Camping sites:
There are numerous camping sites in the Kaltenberg region; you can find a selection here: DOWNLOAD LINK PDF
Hotels viahotel.deorbooking.com.
Admission / Tickets
Buy tickets
Tickets for the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament are available via this website, the telephone hotline at our office in Kaltenberg, and at the box office.
Buy tickets online:
To buy them online, click "Tickets."
Purchase tickets by phone:
Alternatively, you can order tickets by phone. You will receive expert advice and the tickets will be sent to you.
The ticket hotline can be reached at01806 -11 33 11. The cost of the call is 20 cents per call from a landline or a maximum of 60 cents per call from a mobile network. The telephone hotline is available at the following times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are also available for longer before and during events.
You can also buy tickets directly in Kaltenberg during the telephone hotline's opening hours.
2027 Price List
Admission with standing room: €39.90
Seated tickets, Arena Blocks D / E: €59.90
Seated tickets, Arena Blocks B / C / F / G: €69.90
Seated tickets, Arena Blocks A / H (covered): €79.90
Box seats: €94.90
Arena, first row: -5.00€
Gauklernacht: €49.90
Ticket system
The Kaltenberg Knight Tournament has a ticket system in which tickets are verified electronically at the entrance. This gives you the following options for obtaining tickets:
Print your ticket yourself:
When ordering via the online ticket system, you have the option of printing your ticket at home. It contains a unique electronic code that ensures that each ticket purchased is only valid for one admission.
Show your ticket on your smartphone:
Alternatively, you can also use your ticketdigitally on your smartphone. The ticket stored on your cell phone can bescanned directlyat the entranceusing the QR code. In this case, a printout is not necessary. Please ensure that your display is clearly legible and that the QR code is displayed in full.
Have your ticket sent to you:
You can also have your ticket sent to you. This ticket also contains a unique electronic code that ensures that each ticket purchased grants admission only once.
Children
Children under 4 years of age
Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge. If you have purchased a seat ticket for yourself in the arena, the child may accompany you but must sit on your lap. If you would like a separate seat for your child, you can of course purchase a child ticket.
Discount for children aged 4–14
Children aged between 4 and 14 receive a 15% discount in all categories (excluding Sunday family specials).
Sunday Family Special On Sundays, children ages 4 to 14 receive a 30% discount in all categories.
The Kids' Tournament (ages 6 and up)
A highlight for kids is the Kids' Tournament, which takes place every Sunday following the main tournament at the Kaltenberg Arena.
Note to parents:
We recommend that you do not bring infants and toddlers under the age of three to the arena. You know your child best: if they are a little fearful, it is better to postpone the knight tournament show until a later date, but there are also three-year-old fans of our Black Knight.
Group discount
Groups of 20 or more (in all categories except Standing ticket box seats) receive a 5% discount on all days except for the Gauklernacht. Only one discount per ticket is allowed.
Group discounts can only be booked by phone: You can reach the ticket hotline at 01806 -11 33 11.
Calls cost 20 cents per call from a landline or a maximum of 60 cents per call from a mobile network.
Severe disability
Discount for severely disabled persons (in all categories except box seats): 10% discount for 70 to 95% disability, 50% discount for 100% disability, 50% discount for a necessary accompanying person according to ID card, wheelchair users free of charge.
Advance sales can only be booked by telephone or email, with a copy of your ID sent by fax or email. There are no shipping costs. Only one discount per ticket is possible.
You can reach the ticket hotline at 01806 -11 33 11.
The cost of the call is 20 cents per call from a landline.
Email address for bookings: [email protected]
Important Note Regarding Lighting, Sound, and Special Effects
Various lighting, sound, and special effects will be used during the event.
These include, among others:
- flash-like lighting effects (stroboscopic effects)
- Fog and Haze Technology
- Loud bangs and sound effects
These effects may trigger health-related reactions in sensitive individuals.
Please keep this in mind when attending the event.
Night Owl Ticket
We offer discounted late admission every day. If you’d like to arrive toward the end of the evening, you can purchase your “night owl” ticket right at the box office. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the end of the arena show—that is, about 1.5 hours after it begins.
Because this is a special evening rate only—and not the regular admission price—the fee is significantly lower: Adults pay a special fee of €10, and children pay €5. Residents of the municipality of Geltendorf receive the “Night Owl” ticket free of charge. This evening rate applies exclusively to late admission and is not the regular ticket price.
restrictions
Smoking
Kaltenberg is an event with high spectator numbers and correspondingly adapted safety requirements.
Smoking is prohibited in the arena seating areas and in the box seats!
Smoking is permitted on the grounds and in the standing areas!
Dogs and other animals
Out of consideration for the welfare of the animals and our visitors, dogs and other animals are unfortunately not permitted on the event grounds.
Please also note that there are no facilities on site for looking after or accommodating dogs. Leaving dogs in vehicles is not appropriate for animals, especially in summer temperatures, and is therefore not permitted.
We therefore kindly ask you to refrain from bringing dogs with you and thank you for your understanding.
Weapons
Carrying weapons (even as props) is not permitted!
Kaltenberg is an event with high spectator numbers and correspondingly adapted safety requirements.
Carrying weapons or display weapons is therefore not permitted. Exceptions are medieval groups that are under contract with the
event management.
The following are not permitted (examples / incomplete list):
- Medieval cutlery (including awl)
- deer knife
- Leatherman, etc.
- Tools of all kinds
- Arrows with real points
- pyrotechnics
- pepper sprays
In case of uncertainty regarding the prohibition of items on the premises, the decision rests with our security personnel.
Masking
Costumes and medieval attire are most welcome at the Kaltenberg Jousting Tournament!
Please note, however, that masks or disguises that completely cover the face are not permitted anywhere on the event grounds for safety reasons. Costumes that do not completely cover the face are, of course, allowed.
Umbrellas & Chairs
umbrellas
Of course, you can bring an umbrella or parasol and use it on the grounds, provided that it does not disturb other visitors.
Umbrellas are only prohibited in the arena, as an open umbrella completely blocks the view of the person behind you.
chairs
There is ample seating available on our spacious grounds. Please leave camping chairs, fishing stools, garden chairs,
, and similar items at home. If you are unsure about which items are prohibited on the grounds, the decision rests with our
security personnel.
Glass bottles/glass containers of all kinds
Unfortunately, due to the danger posed by broken glass on the event grounds, we cannot allow glass bottles or other glass objects.
Exception: Baby food in glass packaging.
Photography and Filming
Private photography and video recording for personal use are generally permitted.
The following are not permitted:
- extended or complete recordings of variety shows and performances
- Commercial photography and filming without prior authorization
- Cameras, including the attached lens, with a total length of more than 25 cm
- Equipment that obstructs other visitors' view
The following are permitted:
- personal photos and short video clips
- Cameras with interchangeable lenses, provided that the total length of the camera and attached lens does not exceed 25 cm
The determining factor in classifying a recording as private or commercial is its purpose, not the equipment used.
Social Media Posts
We welcome you to share personal photos and short video clips on your personal, non-commercial social media channels—we’d appreciate it if you could tag us: @schlosskaltenberg / #kaltenbergerritterturnier.
In particular, prior written authorization is required for content created for commercial or monetized purposes, such as paid collaborations, advertising, influencer or branded content, posts on commercial or monetized accounts, and content created on behalf of third parties.
Professional Photos
Anyone wishing to take photographs or record video for commercial, editorial, or other professional purposes must obtain prior written permission from the event organizer.
Please direct inquiries to:[email protected]
Inspections and Property Rights
The event organizer and security personnel are authorized to inspect photography and video equipment. In the event of violations of these regulations, the event organizer may exercise its right to enforce venue rules and prohibit the use of such equipment or exclude visitors from the event.
personal rights
Please observe the legal provisions regarding the protection of personal rights when taking photographs or filming.
Drones and flying objects
Drones and similar flying devices are prohibited.
Please enjoy the medieval atmosphere and leave the aerial photography to us. In case of uncertainty regarding the prohibition of items on the premises, the decision rests with our security personnel.
Means of transportation
Our grounds are best explored on foot. The bumpy roads and hills are not suitable for kickboards, skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, and similar devices. Running and bicycles are also a danger to other guests and are therefore prohibited.
In case of uncertainty regarding the prohibition of items on the premises, the decision rests with our security personnel.
Handcarts and other transport carts of all kinds
Unfortunately, handcarts and transport carts of any kind are not permitted on the event grounds.
Strollers are of course permitted.
Bringing alcoholic beverages
Bringingalcoholic beveragesonto the event grounds isnot permitted.
Bagswill be checked at the entrance.
Anyone carrying alcoholic beverages willnotbeadmittedto the event grounds.
A wide range of dining options are available on site.
Food and drink
Book tournament menu
In addition to the diverse range of dining options on site, you have the option of booking anexclusive tournament menu.
The tournament menu issubject to availabilityand can be bookedin advance. It combines culinary delights with a special setting and is the ideal complement to your visit to the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament.
Please book your tournament menu here:
https://RitterschwemmeMenu.ticketmachine.de/de
Please note that you must also have a valid ticket for that day.
Vegan and vegetarian dishes
At the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, you will find a wide selection ofvegetarian and vegan dishes of the highest quality.
Both at selected market stalls and in ourestablished restaurants, we attach great importance to high-quality ingredients, careful preparation, and varied enjoyment—whether vegetarian or vegan.