International Easter Forum 2026

for young people between 16 and 35 years

02/04 – 06/04/2026, Altötting

"At the Easter Forum, I was able to experience a great joy through the celebration of the Resurrection, for which I am very grateful. This joy has become my source of hope in everyday life."

Tomáš from Czech Republic

Community

Liturgy

Party

Recharge

Music

Program

Maundy Thursday

02/04/2026

Arrival from 3:00 pm
Program start at 4:30 pm
Opening
Companionships
Introduction to the liturgy
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Procession and Holy Hour

Good Friday

03/04/2026

Program start at 9 am
Laudes
Talk
Companionships
Possibility to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Stations of the Cross
Silent time
Introduction to the liturgy
Liturgy of the Passion
Evening programme

Holy Saturday

04/04/2026

Program start at 9 am
Laudes
Talk
Companionships
Time for God and you
Exi-Meeting students Rejoice and ESM
Workshops
Easter Vigil
Easter Night Party

Easter Sunday

05/04/2026

Program start at 12 pm
Easter brunch (10:30 am)
Sports & games (12 am)
Easter praise
Easter Sunday Mass
Free time
Companionships
Rejoice Evening

Easter Monday

06/04/2026

Program start at 9:30 am
Easter praise
Talk
Holy Mass
End about 1 pm

Please note our terms and conditions.

Organizational Information

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Prices

Participating in the entire Easter Forum, including all meals and overnight accommodation in the gym, costs 170 euros for students and 200 euros for professionals. A 10 euro early bird discount is available for bookings and payments made by 1st March. You can put together your own personalised package!

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Accommodation

In the gyms there is almost a bit of World Youth Day flair during the Easter Forum. You can reach the gyms in 15-25 minutes on foot.

If you are looking for a simple guesthouse or apartment, then feel free to inform yourself at the local tourist office.

to the tourist office

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Location

The Easter Forum takes place in the “Dreifachturnhalle” (Burghauser Straße 69, 84503 Altötting) and around the Kapellplatz Altötting.

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Help in Volunteering – Be part of it!

29/03 – 07/04/2026

We are happy about everyone who is willing to help us with the preparations! Feel free to contact us via e-mail.

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contact

Do you have any questions?
Then feel free to write to us!

Gemeinschaft Emmanuel e.V.
Kolbergstr. 4
84503 Altötting

Tel: 08671 50037-35

Donate

By supporting us financially, you enable many young people from different countries to experience Easter in a very special way. We are happy about the million as well as a very small contribution. Click here for our bank details. Thank you very much!

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Who are we

We are a bunch of young people of the Emmanuel Community

who believe that Jesus has a special calling for each of us.

He accompanies us in our lives and helps us to develop our personality.

Together with Rejoice and the volunteers, we organize the Easter Forum in Altötting, which is intended to be an event where you can truly experience the joy of faith.

Come on by and see for yourself!