Lehner Kirmes Niederlahnstein

The Lehner Kirmes in Niederlahnstein is a traditional fair with centuries of history. It derives its name from the old tribal group of the 'Lehner' – a medieval term for the inhabitants of the lower Lahn region. Today, the Kirmes is a central point in Lahnstein's event calendar, attracting visitors from the entire Rhein-Lahn district, Koblenz, and the Westerwald.

For the 2026 edition – expected to take place on the first weekend of September, from September 4th to 7th – the city of Lahnstein, together with local associations, is planning a Lehner Weindorf (wine village) on the banks of the Lahn as a culinary and social hub. Here, vintners from the surrounding wine-growing regions (Mittelrhein, Mosel) will serve their wines, caterers and associations will offer regional specialties, and a relaxed festival atmosphere will emerge under wine pergolas right by the water.

The festival program includes classic fair elements – amusement rides, market stalls, live music on several stages, a festival tent with catering by associations – and several unique features that distinguish the Lehner Kirmes:

• A parade with music clubs, carnival societies, float groups, and dignitaries through the streets of Niederlahnstein
• A rubber duck race on the Lahn – a humorous competition where participants paddle inflatable boats down the Lahn river
• A grand fireworks display that crowns the festival weekend
• The crowning of the Rhein-Lahn-Nixe – a ceremonial dignitary who represents the tourist and cultural face of the region for one year

The event is deeply intertwined with local community life and is one of the major civic festivals in the region.