Rheinböllen Kerb

The Rheinböllen Kerb is the traditional early summer folk festival of the Hunsrück town of Rheinböllen, which plays a central role in the western Rhein-Hunsrück district as a hub on the A61 and B50 motorways. The Kerb has centuries-old roots, originating from the originally ecclesiastical church consecration festival of the parish church, which over time developed into a secular village and later town festival.

In 2026, the Kerb will take place from June 5 to 8 – from Friday to Monday, each with different program highlights. On Tuesday, June 9, the traditional Krammarkt will follow, attracting additional attention to the festival and drawing traders from all over the Hunsrück.

The funfair program includes the classic elements of a Hunsrück folk festival. Rides will be set up on the festival grounds – dodgems, carousels, a children's carousel, haunted house, Ferris wheel, and smaller rides. In the marquee, evening dance events with live music from regional bands will take place; food stalls will offer bratwurst, fries, crêpes, sweets, and drinks.

The program for the Kerb days typically follows a classic pattern: Friday opening evening with tapping of the keg and the first live concert; Saturday folk festival atmosphere with rides operating late into the night and dancing in the marquee; Sunday festive church service, morning pint, family program, and stage program; Monday closing of the Kerb with special prices on the rides.

The Krammarkt on Tuesday is a special feature that distinguishes the Rheinböllen Kerb from many other Hunsrück funfairs. While the rides and marquees cease operations on Monday evening, the town remains connected to trade on Tuesday: traders from all over the Hunsrück and beyond offer their goods – textiles, household items, tools, plants, sweets, food, and seasonal items. This tradition directly stems from the historical function of the Kerb as an occasion for supra-regional trade.