Large experience festival focusing on sports, leisure, clubs, and health in Montabaur's city center with Sunday shopping
„Montabaur Aktiv“ is one of Montabaur's most popular city festivals. For an entire weekend, the city center transforms into a large showcase for sports, exercise, leisure, health, nutrition, and club life. Numerous exhibitors, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and workshops make the festival a magnet for families and sports enthusiasts from the entire Westerwald region.
In 2026, Montabaur Aktiv will open its doors on the weekend of May 16th – 17th. Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. On Sunday, the open shops in the city center will also invite you for a stroll – the Sunday shopping completes the family program.
Unlike classic city festivals, „Montabaur Aktiv“ focuses on a clear theme: sports, exercise, active leisure, and health. This concentration makes the festival more than just a joyful weekend – it's a real information and inspiration platform for everyone interested in sporting activities, club offerings, or health topics.
Over the two days, numerous sports clubs from Montabaur and the Westerwald district present their offerings: from classic sports like football, handball, gymnastics to trend sports, as well as clubs for martial arts, dance, yoga, and fitness. Additionally, there are exhibitors from the health sector (physiotherapists, health insurance companies, pharmacies, nutritionists), sports equipment retailers, and organizers of regional sports events.
The concept of „Montabaur Aktiv“ thrives on participation. Many clubs offer taster sessions: trial training, mini-competitions, guided workshops. Children can try out various sports, and families can get information about club offerings. Demonstrations – by dance groups, martial artists, acrobats, cheerleaders – bring pace and color to the program.
On Sunday, the open shops in Montabaur's city center add to the attraction. This combination of a city festival and shopping is a popular concept and makes the weekend a real family day trip for visitors from the entire Westerwald region.
Food stalls, food trucks, and the regular city center restaurants provide refreshments. The historic city center with Montabaur Castle, the Großer Markt, and Kirchstraße forms a charming backdrop for the festival.
Montabaur Aktiv 2026 will take place on the weekend of May 16th and 17th in Montabaur's city center. Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. Numerous sports and leisure clubs, exhibitors from the health sector, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and workshops will make the festival a family magnet. On Sunday, the open shops in the city center will also add to the attraction.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the City of Montabaur and Spack! Event in the spring. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years, with numerous club stands, hands-on activities, sports demonstrations, and health workshops.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the City of Montabaur and Spack! Event in the spring. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years:
Detailed program and exhibitor list will be communicated via the event platforms montabaur-live.de and spack-event.de.
Free admission. Sales at food and market stalls at prevailing prices.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with Sunday shopping).
Montabaur City Center – Großer Markt, Kirchstraße, and surrounding downtown areas, 56410 Montabaur, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Free admission to the festival and all hands-on activities.
By car via the A3 (Montabaur exit). ICE train station Montabaur on the outskirts (Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed line). Parking is recommended on the outskirts – the city center has restricted vehicle access during the festival.
Bring sportswear for the hands-on activities. Families can fill the entire day with activities. On Sunday, take advantage of the Sunday shopping for a stroll through the city center.
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