Rheinstetten StadtErlebnis 2026

Premiere of a New City Festival Format

In 2026, Rheinstetten is launching a new city festival format called StadtErlebnis. It replaces the previous Sunday shopping event — a classic format that focused solely on retail. The new format is broader: an experience mile, culture, social interaction, a community city festival with participation from clubs, schools, churches, cultural creators, and restaurateurs — and of course, retail too.

Experience Mile from Forchheim to Mörsch

Rheinstetten was formed in 1975 from the three municipalities of Forchheim, Mörsch, and Neuburgweier. The StadtErlebnis connects the three districts for the first time in a continuous experience mile: from the Forchheim bus stop in the north, via the New City Center, to the Mörsch Technical Town Hall in the south. Three event zones with different focuses — family program in Forchheim, central stage in the city center, crafts and clubs in Mörsch.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The program runs from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The city's shops will open their doors — as with the classic Sunday shopping event. In parallel, performances by schools and clubs, stands from local restaurateurs, and hands-on activities for children and families will take place on the squares and at various stations.

Free Public Transport in the City Area

A special feature: during the StadtErlebnis, all buses and S-Bahn trains within the Rheinstetten city area are free. This makes it easy to reach the three districts without a car — visitors don't have to re-park between locations. An environmentally friendly solution that promotes community.

Organizers: City, Business Association, Citizens' Association

The event is organized by a cooperation of three stakeholders: the City of Rheinstetten as the municipal body, the Gewerbeverein Rheinstetten e.V. for retail, and Wir sind Rheinstetten e.V. as a civil society partner. This constellation aims to establish the format as a broadly supported citizens' festival.