Elspe Festival in the Sauerland region
Experience the stories of Karl May at the Elspe Festival in the Sauerland region
Karl May Festival 2026
"Winnetou 1 – Chief of the Apaches"Chief of the Apaches"
Experience Karl May live! The stories of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand remain alive at the festival in Elspe. In the 2026 season, the performance returns to its beginnings: "Winnetou 1 – HChief of the Apaches" tells the story of how the blood brothers Winnetou and Old Shatterhand meet. A nostalgic journey for all fans and those who want to become fans!
Combine this event with a relaxing stay in one of the "star" hotels.Beautiful, spacious (family) rooms, time in the pool, great outdoor activities, and delicious food round off a visit to the Karl May Festival.
The offer includes the following services:
- 2 or 5 Overnight stays on a half-board basis at the hotel you have booked
- Use of the SPA area and other inclusive services of your hotel
- Karl May Festival ticket, COMFORT category (subject to availability)availability)
Festival season June 27 – September 13, 2026
Daily arrival on request and subject to availability
2 or 5 nights half board – price depends on room category
If festival tickets in the COMFORT category are no longer available, tickets in the RANK 1+ or RANK 1 category will be booked. Once purchased, tickets cannot be returned. The purchase price will not be refunded in the event of trip cancellation. We recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.
Hotel Platte
Approximately 9 km to the festival grounds
Price per person in a double room based on half board
for 2 nights from €289
for 5 nights from €649
Children in their parents' room, including breakfast
for 2 nights 4 to 7 years €94 / 8 to 11 years €114 /
12 to 15 years €134
for 5 nights 4 to 7 years €179 / 8 to 11 years €229 /
12 to 15 years €279
Select theHotel Plattein the top line of the request form.
Hotel Voss
Approximately 17 km to the festival grounds
Price per person in a double room based on half board
for 2 nights from €299
for 5 nights from €639
Children in their parents' room on a half-board basis
for 2 nights 4 to 7 years €110 / 8 to 11 years €149 /
12 to 15 years €189
for 5 nights 4 to 7 years €225 / 8 to 11 years €325 /
12 to 15 years €425
SelectHotel Voss in the top line of the request form.
Hotel Rimberg
Approximately 30 km to the festival grounds
Price per person in a double room based on half board
for 2 nights from €372
for 5 nights from €723
Children in their parents' room based on half board
for 2 nights up to 6 years €65 / 7 to 15 years €183
for 5 nights up to 11 years €65 / 12 to 15 years €405
Select Hotel Rimberg in the top line of the request form.
Ohlenbach Forest House
Approximately 39 km to the festival grounds
Price per person in a double room based on half board
for 2 nights from €360
for 5 nights from €770
Children aged 4 to 15
in their parents' room on a half-board basis
for 2 nights €120
for 5 nights €235
SelectWaldhaus Ohlenbach in the top line of the request form.