Forestival – Art in Nature

With its sixth edition, Forestival solidifies its reputation as one of the most prominent art festivals in western Rhineland-Palatinate. Its inclusion in the Summer of Culture brings additional visibility and fosters artistic networking with other projects in the state.

Nine days of open exhibition allow for a relaxed visiting rhythm – whether as an extended day trip or as a repeated visit over two weekends.

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:

• Opening on June 13: Vernissage with welcome address to participating artists, first walk along the art avenue
• Daily Opening: June 14 to 20, free access to the exhibition in Süßgrund
• Symposia: Artist talks, guided tours, and workshops spread throughout the festival
• Finissage on June 21: Closing event with summary and outlook

The official festival brochure with a work catalog and route map will be available on forestival.de and at the Lahnstein Tourist Information office.

• Around 80 international artists in the forest
• 1.5 km Art Avenue and 3.5 km Great Loop
• Land Art, sculptures, and sound installations
• Admission by donation
• Part of the Rhineland-Palatinate Summer of Culture 2026

Location: Süßgrund, Lahnstein-Friedrichssegen, 56112 Lahnstein. Access via Friedrichssegener Hauptstraße, follow Forestival signage.

Duration: June 13 to 21, 2026 (daily).

Admission: Donation instead of fixed price – contributions are based on personal appreciation.

Routes: Art Avenue 1.5 km, Great Loop 3.5 km. Sturdy footwear recommended; the terrain is partly unpaved and can be slippery after rain.

Getting there: By train to Lahnstein, then by bus or bicycle to Friedrichssegen. Parking around Süßgrund is limited; expect increased crowds on weekends.

Families and Groups: Children are very welcome; a walk through the art can be planned for about two hours. Symposia and workshops are announced in the program.