Bad Kreuznach Jahrmarkt – Nix wie enunner

One of Germany's Oldest Folk Festival Traditions

The Bad Kreuznach Jahrmarkt is among the oldest continuously celebrated folk festivals in Germany. Its roots reach far back into the city's history and are closely linked to Bad Kreuznach's importance as a regional marketplace and salt trading center. Over the centuries, the festival has grown into one of the largest multi-day folk festivals in the country.

Pfingstwiese by the Nahe River

The festival grounds, the Pfingstwiese, are located on the banks of the Nahe river in Bad Kreuznach. With an area that can accommodate around 180 showmen offering rides, stalls, and food, it is one of the largest festival grounds in Rhineland-Palatinate. Its direct location by the river lends the festival a special atmosphere, especially as the historic old town of Bad Kreuznach is in close proximity.

The Large Nahe Wine Tent

The Nahe wine tent is the gastronomic heart of the Jahrmarkt. Here, vintners from the Nahe wine region present their wines. Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, and Nahe vintners' specialties are served, complemented by regional delicacies. The wine tent serves as a meeting point for many visitors throughout the festival days and a stage for live music.

Dippemarkt and Showmen

The Dippemarkt is the traditional sales fair for ceramics, pottery, and crafts within the framework of the Jahrmarkt. The approximately 180 showmen offer a wide range of attractions, from carousels, roller coasters, and skill games to classic snack stands and sweet treats like cotton candy and gingerbread hearts.

Seven Shots for the Opening, Fireworks for the Finale

The Jahrmarkt traditionally opens with seven shots announcing the start of the festival. The conclusion is marked by a grand fireworks display over the Pfingstwiese and the Nahe, attracting thousands of spectators annually. Between the opening and the closing, hundreds of thousands of visitors experience the full program.