FAQ Registration

Registration for Katholikentag is now possible via katholikentag.de/participate. The registration is only available in German. 

Find an overview of all available tickets here. 

The ticket prices for the 104rd Katholikentag in Würzburg are, despite inflation and rising prices in the event sector, almost identical to the last Katholikentag:  

5-day ticket | 135 € 

Early bird 5-day ticket | 115 € 

Discounted 5-day ticket | 79 €  

Early bird discounted 5-day ticket | 69 €  

Family 5-day ticket | 179 € 

Early bird 5-day ticket | 159 € 

Encouragement ticket |25€ 

Subsidised 5-day ticket | 26 €  

Day ticket | 39 €  

Evening ticket | 19 €  

There is an early bird discount on some tickets until March 15, 2026 

Children up to 11 years of age receive free admission.  

Discounts apply to the following individuals upon presentation of appropriate documentation: 

• Children, adolescents, and young adults aged 12 to 25 (inclusive) 
• Pupils and students 
• Trainees (apprentices) 
• Registered unemployed persons 
• Persons with disabilities with appropriate identification 
• Participants in a voluntary social, diaconal, or ecological year 
• Pensioners, provided their financial situation requires it 

Providing your date of birth and/or indicating that you possess appropriate documentation - such as a student ID, pension ID, disability ID, or proof of receiving basic social security - is sufficient to qualify for a discount. 
The easiest way is to upload the document as a file during your registration. Alternatively, you can send it to us by email or post. Please include your registration number, which you will receive in your confirmation email, so we can correctly assign your documents. 

Recipients of “Bürgergeld” (citizen’s income) and benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act can order a subsidized ticket. 

The Encouragement Ticket is a full event pass and is valid for all individuals aged 12 to 25 inclusive. Proof of date of birth is required (e.g. student ID, identity card, or similar). 

Subsidized tickets can be ordered by recipients of basic income support (Bürgergeld) or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act. Appropriate documentation must be provided. 

Children up to and including 11 years of age do not need a ticket for the Katholikentag. 

Children aged 12 and older require a discounted multi-day or day ticket, or a family multi-day ticket to attend the Katholikentag. 

The family 5-day ticket is a special offer for up to two adults and at least one child up to and including 25 years of age. This may include parents, single parents, or adults in a partnership with their own children, as well as grandparents or single grandparents with their grandchildren.   

Each family member receives his or her own ticket and can use it to move freely around Katholikentag.   

Couples without children must purchase two 5-day tickets. 

All tickets are expected to include a ticket for WVV (Würzburger Verkehrsbetriebe AG). However, at this point in time, no definitive statement can be made regarding the specific area covered by public transport. 5-day tickets are valid from May 13 to Mai 17, 2026. Day and evening tickets include a ticket for the respective day of validity.  

We ask for the date of birth for unmistakable identification. Especially for special tickets, which offer discounts based on age. 

A flat shipping fee of €4.50 will be charged for the delivery of program booklets and paper tickets. 
For each printed paper ticket, we charge an additional fee of €3.50 for printing and handling. 

Please note that all shipping will begin at the end of March 2026 – regardless of when you register. 

We send documents, such as paper tickets, by post only within the European Union. Orders from other countries must be collected from the Service Point during the Katholikentag.  

You can choose between a printed participation ticket or a digital version. By opting for the digital participation ticket (e-ticket), you reduce shipping efforts and minimize the risk of loss. To use the e-ticket, you need a smartphone and the Katholikentag app. The e-ticket cannot be printed at home. Likewise, the paper ticket is not a print-at-home ticket. It will be printed and sent by us. For each printed paper ticket, we charge an additional fee of €3.50 for printing and handling, plus a one-time shipping fee per registration. 

If all members of a family or group want to have the e-ticket on their own smartphone, each person needs their own "Mein Katholikentag" account with a unique email address and the Katholikentag app. If one person collects all e-tickets on a single device, those individuals must attend all events together. Therefore, anyone who does not have a smartphone but wants to attend events independently should opt for a paper ticket. 

A flat shipping fee of €4.50 will be charged for the delivery of program booklets (only in English) and paper tickets. 
For each printed paper ticket, we charge an additional fee of €3.50 for printing and handling. 

Please note that all shipping will begin at the end of March 2026 – regardless of when you register. 

We send documents, such as paper tickets, by post only within the European Union. Orders from other countries must be collected from the Service Point during the Katholikentag.

The Katholikentag offers accommodation in shared and private housing. You can indicate your need for accommodation during registration. 

If you prefer to stay in a hotel, guesthouse, holiday apartment, or similar, you will need to arrange your own accommodation. We recommend expanding your search to include nearby cities, as the region has a well-developed public transport network. 

Further information will soon be available at katholikentag.de/accommodation. 

Please note that the program booklet is available in German only. A program booklet can be ordered with any ticket. Each ordered program booklet costs €4. During registration, you can choose whether to pick up the booklet on-site in Würzburg during the Katholikentag using a voucher, or have it sent to you in advance. In the latter case, a flat shipping fee of €4.50 per registration will be charged. We send documents, such as program booklet by post only within the European Union. Orders from other countries must be collected from the Service Point during the Katholikentag.  

The program booklet will also be available in the online shop. 

The full program will also be accessible on our website and in the Katholikentag app. It will be published in March 2026. 

Constructive debate and controversial discussions are explicitly encouraged—whether they concern the Church or politics. 
However, the Katholikentag draws a clear line where racist or antisemitic beliefs are expressed, where hatred is incited against others, or where hostility toward democracy becomes apparent. 

To ensure that everyone feels comfortable and safe at the Katholikentag, we have put together a few simple rules of conduct at katholikentag.de/protection. We kindly ask all participants to observe them. 
This page also includes our protection and care policy. 

Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in the events of the Katholikentag. With the support of an advisory board of experts, inclusion and accessibility are taken into account as early as the planning stage. 
During the Katholikentag, there will be a dedicated contact point for people with disabilities. Here, transportation and assistance services can be booked. Sign language interpreters and texts in plain language will also help make participation in the events more accessible. 

During the registration process, you can choose to complete your registration by paying via PayPal or by selecting the direct debit option. 
After registering, you will receive an invoice/registration confirmation by email, which you can also use to make a bank transfer. 

For the Katholikentag, sustainability means conserving resources—by using durable, reusable products, avoiding waste, and considering social and environmental aspects when making purchases. 
An environmental advisory board supports the Katholikentag in continuously improving its sustainability efforts. 
In addition, we support more resource-efficient economies in the Global South through the “Klima-Kollekte” climate initiative (klima-kollekte.de). 

The General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of the Katholikentag is only available in German and can be found here.

Shared accommodations house 10 to 15 people per room.