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A week of "Mariandl" feeling: Passau, Danube, Regensburg & lots of music
The first senior citizens' trip organized by the Büchner town of Riedstadt in 2026 will take place from May 17th to 23rd in the Bavarian Forest – to the music and wellness hotel "Mariandl – Der singende Wirt" in Elisabethszell. Volunteer organizer Walter Dörr has put together a diverse program: a panoramic tour through the Bavarian Forest, Passau with its Veste Oberhaus fortress and a cathedral concert (featuring the world's largest church organ), plus a two-hour Danube river cruise on the Swarovski crystal ship. Also planned: the Danube Gorge from Kelheim to Weltenburg with a stop at the world's oldest monastery brewery, followed by a trip to Regensburg . Another excursion will take participants to Straubing . Those who wish can experience the Maibrunn treetop walkway and the "Bayerwaldflieger" – a virtual tour in a real airplane cockpit (optional, separate admission fee applies).
Services & Prices:
- 6 nights at the “Mariandl” including half board
- Bus trip , tour guide, breakfast packs, tips
- mentioned boat trips and guided tours
- Price per person: Double room €890 , Single room €980
- Optional: Treetop walkway & Bavarian Forest Flyer (payable on site)
Registration & deadlines:
- Registration deadline: Wed., October 15
- Limited availability (only 16 single rooms ). Allocation based on date of receipt ; waiting list thereafter.
- Contact: Walter Dörr, Tel. 06158/73215 , Mobile 0160/97864223
Cancellation policy: Cancellations made six weeks or less before arrival will incur a charge of 60% Travel cancellation insurance is recommended .
Featured image: The participants of the senior citizens' trip are staying at the Hotel "Mariandl – Singing Innkeeper". Photo: Walter Dörr
