Rehmer Markt Bad Oeynhausen

Bad Oeynhausen — Spa Town in the Werre Valley

The town of Bad Oeynhausen, with around 50,000 inhabitants in the Minden-Lübbecke district, state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of Westphalia's best-known spa towns — with a spa park, saline architecture, and pronounced wellness tourism. In the north of the town lies the Rehme district, traditionally rural in character, with the Laurentiuskirche (St. Lawrence Church) from the 12th/13th century as its center.

Historic Folk Festival Market

The Rehmer Markt is a historic folk festival market with roots in the cattle and trade fairs of the 19th century. Today, it is operated as a two-day folk festival, combining classic market tradition with modern funfair elements (rides, live music). The market uses the area around the Laurentiuskirche in Rehme — a striking Romanesque church with Westphalian quarry stone character — as its main stage. The stalls extend along Kirchstraße and the adjacent streets.

2026 Program — Wednesday and Thursday

The Rehmer Markt 2026 takes place on Wednesday, August 26th, from 11:30 AM to midnight and on Thursday, August 27th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Program highlights:

• Over 40 market stalls with regional handicrafts, baked goods, specialties, sweets, and handmade gifts
• Large funfair rides for adults and children (carousel, bumper cars, Ferris wheel, children's rides)
• A spectacular fireworks display on Wednesday evening
• Two music stages with a first-class program — cover bands, solo acts, Schlager, and pop music
• Handicraft market and small trade exhibition
• Diverse culinary offerings — from bratwurst and potato pancakes to crêpes, ice cream, and candied almonds

Organizers and Tradition

The organizer is the agency bebo-events in cooperation with the town of Bad Oeynhausen and the Rehme parish. The agency also manages other Bad Oeynhausen events — from the town festival and concerts in the spa park to the Christmas market — ensuring professional organization, while the local association and parish maintain the connection to the district.

The Laurentiuskirche as a Backdrop

The Laurentiuskirche (Rehme's St. Lawrence Church) dates back to the 12th/13th century and is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in the Minden-Lübbecke district. With its defensive tower and quarry stone masonry, it provides an impressive backdrop for the market — illuminated at night, making it particularly photogenic. The market takes place on the open space around the church — an unusually well-designed setup that combines historical architecture and folk festival bustle.

In Bad Oeynhausen's 2026 Event Calendar

The Rehmer Markt is part of Bad Oeynhausen's comprehensive program, which in 2026 includes events such as *Parklichter-Samstag*, the *Theater Season in the Park 2026/27*, and the *Bad Oeynhausener Christmas Market*. Visitors to Bad Oeynhausen at the end of August can combine the market with spa treatments, park visits, and wellness in the town.