A week of “Mariandl” feeling: Passau, Danube, Regensburg & lots of music
The first senior citizen trip organized by the Büchnerstadt Riedstadt 2026 will take place from May 17–23 in the Bavarian Forest – to the music and wellness hotel "Mariandl – The Singing Innkeeper" in Elisabethszell. Volunteer organizer Walter Dörr has put together a diverse package: a panoramic tour through the Bavarian Forest, Passau with Veste Oberhaus and the cathedral concert (the world's largest church organ), plus a two-hour Danube cruise on a Swarovski crystal ship. Also planned: the Danube Gorge from Kelheim to Weltenburg , with a stop at the world's oldest monastery brewery, and the onward journey to Regensburg . Another excursion leads to Straubing . Those interested can experience the Maibrunn Forest Treetop Walk and the "Bayerwaldflieger" – a virtual sightseeing flight in a real airplane cockpit (optional, separate admission).
Services & Prices:
- 6 nights at the “Mariandl” including half board
- Bus travel , tour guide, breakfast packages, tips
- mentioned boat trips and guided tours
- Price per person: double room 890 € , single room 980 €
- Optional: Forest canopy walk & Bayerwaldflieger payable on site
Registration & deadlines:
- Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15
- Limited availability (only 16 single rooms ). Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis ; thereafter, a waiting list.
- Contact: Walter Dörr, Tel. 06158/73215 , Mobile 0160/97864223
Cancellation notice: From six weeks prior to arrival, 60% Travel cancellation insurance is recommended .
Featured image: The participants of the seniors' trip are accommodated at the Mariandl – Singender Wirt hotel. Photo: Walter Dörr
