What time does the Murnau Leonhardifahrt start?

9 a.m., departing Seidlpark/Untermarkt in central Murnau.

Where does the procession go?

From central Murnau out to the hamlet of Froschhausen for the Leonhardi blessing.

Is there anything else happening that day?

A same-day Leonhardimarkt near the Untermarkt sells regional food and crafts alongside the procession.

Leonhardifahrt Murnau

Quick answer

The Murnau Leonhardifahrt — Bavaria's second-largest horse procession — runs from central Murnau am Staffelsee to the nearby hamlet of Froschhausen every November 6, alongside a same-day Leonhardimarkt selling regional food and crafts.

Best for: Heritage and culture-focused visitors already in the Murnau/Staffelsee area, especially anyone pairing it with Bad Tölz's or Benediktbeuern's Leonhardifahrt the same week.
Booking urgency: No booking needed — free, open-access viewing.

Horses, decorated wagons, and a Leonhardimarkt process from Murnau to Froschhausen for the annual St. Leonhard blessing.

Murnau's Leonhardifahrt — Bavaria's second-largest horse procession — sends ornamented carriages and riders from the market town out to the chapel at Froschhausen, accompanied by a Leonhardimarkt selling regional food and crafts back in town from 9am. It's one of the larger horse processions in the Oberland region and pairs well with a stop at nearby Kloster Benediktbeuern's own Leonhardifahrt two days later.

The full story

Murnau am Staffelsee holds its own Leonhardifahrt every November 6, the same day as Bad Tölz's larger procession a short drive away — the Murnau tourism office describes it as Bavaria's second-largest horse procession. Brass bands, altar servers, Schützen and Trachten clubs, decorated wagons, and a long line of horses depart Seidlpark and the Untermarkt at 9 a.m. and process out to the hamlet of Froschhausen for the blessing — a different shape than Bad Tölz's hilltop-chapel climb or Benediktbeuern's monastery-courtyard finish. What sets Murnau's version apart is the same-day Leonhardimarkt back near the Untermarkt, selling regional food and handicrafts — a reason to plan a little extra time in town beyond just watching the procession pass. Free to attend, with no ticket or reservation needed. Falling in the same Nov 6–8 window as the Bad Tölz and Benediktbeuern processions covered elsewhere on this site, Murnau's Leonhardifahrt works well as one stop on a themed "Leonhardi weekend" through the Alpine foothills for visitors drawn to Bavarian horse-pilgrimage tradition.

Eat & Drink Nearby

Local specialty: Murnau's Leonhardimarkt runs back in town from 9am, selling regional food and crafts alongside the horse-and-wagon procession itself.
Pair it with: Murnau's lakeside Gasthäuser on the Staffelsee for a sit-down meal after the procession and market.
Itinerary fit: A morning market plus procession — worth pairing with Kloster Benediktbeuern's own Leonhardifahrt two days later if you're touring the region.

Practical tips

The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.

What to wear: Outdoor footwear — this is a village-to-hamlet procession, largely on foot for spectators following the route.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the Murnau Leonhardifahrt start?: 9 a.m., departing Seidlpark/Untermarkt in central Murnau.
Where does the procession go?: From central Murnau out to the hamlet of Froschhausen for the Leonhardi blessing.
Is there anything else happening that day?: A same-day Leonhardimarkt near the Untermarkt sells regional food and crafts alongside the procession.

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Official site ✓ verified October 16, 2026

Updated: October 16, 2026

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