Sustainability
Celebrate culture. Live responsibility.
The Uferlos Festival is more than music and culture. As a non-profit gGmbH from Freising, we take responsibility for our city, our surroundings, and the people who make the festival possible. Sustainability is not a trend for us, but an attitude we want to live in every area of the festival.
We know we are not perfect. But every year we work to get better. On this page, we transparently show where we stand, what we do, and where we still need to improve.
Our values
Environmental awareness
Conserve resources, reduce waste, think locally.
Non-profit mission
Culture for everyone, regardless of income or background.
Community
A festival from Freising, for Freising, and beyond.
Continuous improvement
Getting better every year, transparent and honest.
Mobility
Arrive sustainably
You have many ways to get to Uferlos in an environmentally friendly way. Here are the best options.
S-Bahn S1
To Freising station, then about 10 minutes on foot to the festival (follow signs from Park+Ride area)
Route from stationCity bus 642 / 651 / 652
From the city bus terminal (north side!) to Sonnenstrasse stop, just a few minutes' walk. Every 30 min between 7 am and 7 pm, hourly from 8 pm. Info at the info stop at the festival entrance.
Bike
Bicycle parking is available directly at the festival grounds. Simply follow the Isar cycle path to the Luitpoldanlage.
Route along the IsarWalk from the station
Leave Freising station towards the Park+Ride area and follow the signs (about 10 minutes).
Show walking routeCarpooling
Share the ride. Fewer cars, more fun, shared costs.
The majority
of our visitors arrive by bus, train, or bicycle. Highly recommended!
Energy
Green energy
Together with Stadtwerke Freising as a partner for sustainable energy supply, we rely on green electricity and efficient technology.
100% green electricity
The entire festival runs on 100% green electricity. No fossil power on site.
LED lighting
Energy savings through modern LED technology across the entire festival grounds.
Efficient stage technology
Modern amplifiers and lighting with high efficiency reduce power consumption.
Solar power (planned)
For future editions, we plan to deploy mobile solar systems on the grounds.
Our energy partner: Stadtwerke Freising supplies Uferlos with sustainable green electricity.
Food & Drink
Regional. Organic. Conscious.
What ends up on your plate at Uferlos matters to us. Click through our measures.
All drinks and food are served in reusable cups and tableware. There is no single-use plastic at Uferlos. That drastically reduces waste on the grounds and shows that it can be done differently.
We work with vendors from Freising and the region. Tagwerk products, local breweries, and nearby businesses supply our festival. Short transport routes, fresh products, strong partnerships.
Our cafe bar relies on fair trade coffee and organic products. Wherever possible, we choose ingredients from certified organic farming. Good taste and a clear conscience belong together for us.
Several free drinking water stations on the grounds make plastic bottles unnecessary. You do not need to bring water. Feel free to bring an empty bottle and refill it as often as you like. Any full drinks should please stay at the entrance. Waste avoided, and drink sales fund a large part of the festival.
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available at all food stands. Plant-based food is not a niche offering at Uferlos, but a natural part of the overall selection.
Our food partners focus on high quality and regional products. Reusable tableware is standard.
Nature & Place
On the banks of the Isar
A festival that respects its place.
The Uferlos Festival takes place in the Luitpoldanlage, right on the banks of the Isar in Freising. The Schleifermoosach flows past the northern edge of the grounds. That is no coincidence, but a deliberate location: a place in the middle of the city, surrounded by water, old trees, and an ecosystem that extends far beyond the festival grounds.
We are guests in this place. After the festival, the Luitpoldanlage should look exactly as it did before.
Before
Careful setup
The Luitpoldanlage lies right on the Isar, surrounded by old trees and allotment gardens. Before the festival, we map sensitive areas, protect trees and riverbank zones, and build carefully. No unnecessary impact on the soil, no heavy machinery on sensitive surfaces.
During
Protection during the festival
During the festival, we actively protect local flora and fauna. The Schleifermoosach at the northern edge and the Isar remain untouched. Barriers prevent visitors from entering sensitive ecosystem areas. Waste is consistently separated and collected.
After
Full restoration
After the festival, the grounds are completely dismantled. The Luitpoldanlage should look exactly as it did before. No permanent footprint, no lasting damage. Freising remains a livable city.
The Luitpoldanlage belongs to everyone. We return it the way we found it.
Flora & fauna
Sensitive plant and animal habitats are mapped and consistently protected.
Restoration
After the festival, the grounds are fully dismantled. No permanent intervention.
Social
For everyone. By everyone.
Uferlos is a festival of community. Carried by Freising associations, initiatives, and dozens of volunteers. An awareness team helps make sure everyone feels comfortable.
No admission, no barrier. Culture for everyone, regardless of budget.
Dozens of volunteers organize the festival. Nothing works without them.
A diverse program for all age groups and backgrounds. Accessibility remains an ongoing goal.
As a gGmbH, everything flows back into culture. No private profit.
Uferlos is carried by
The City of Freising
The City of Freising has stood by our side as the main sponsor for more than a decade. This partnership is more than financial support. It is a commitment to keeping Freising a vibrant place for art and community.
Our partners
Uferlos only exists because people and companies from the region stand behind it. Our partners make this festival possible. They believe Freising deserves an event that brings people together, inspires them, and stays open to everyone.
Volunteers
Dozens of volunteers build stages, serve drinks, and keep everything running. Uferlos is their festival, and they make it possible with real dedication.
Visitors
And you. Everyone who comes, celebrates, eats, and drinks directly helps fund the next festival. Uferlos sustains itself through beverage sales, food concessions, and our partners.
Local associations and initiatives are an integral part of the festival. The Freising community makes Uferlos what it is.
Get involved
What you can do
Your personal festival plan for a greener Uferlos. Seven small steps that make a big difference together.
Come by bike, bus, or train
The festival is very well connected to public transport.
Bring an empty water bottle to refill
Free drinking water stations all over the grounds. Any full drinks you bring should please stay at the entrance.
Separate your waste at the collection points
Signs show you what goes where.
Return your reusable tableware
That helps us avoid single-use waste.
Visit the WeltWerkstatt and learn more
Hands-on sustainability and ways to get involved.
Talk to the exhibitors about sustainability
Questions are explicitly welcome.
Leave the grounds the way you would like to find them
For everyone who comes after you.
7 out of 7 done?
Together we make Uferlos a little better.
Thank you for being part of it.
WeltWerkstatt
Workshops, Vorträge & Aktionen
Polster dir dein eigenes Sitzkissen
WorkshopMuttertagsblumen selber binden und mitnehmen!
WorkshopWas denkst du eigentlich? Werte als Kraftstoff und Klebstoff unserer Gesellschaft
MitmachaktionJetztDie guten und schlechten Moore im LK FS
VortragÜber 5.000 Hektar Moorgebiet liegen im Landkreis Freising. Die Moorbeauftragte des Landkreises spricht über Zustand, Bedeutung und Zukunft dieser faszinierenden Lebensräume.
Partners
Our partners
Become part of the WeltWerkstatt
Would you like to become a partner? Get in touch with us. The WeltWerkstatt brings together initiatives, associations, and organizations that are committed to a sustainable future.
Already on board
Stadtwerke Freising
Energy
Tagwerk Biomarkt
Regional products
BUND Naturschutz Freising
Environmental protection
Greenpeace Moosburg
Climate protection
Weltladen Freising
Fair trade
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