Sommerbunt Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

One Weekend, Two City Centers

Sommerbunt unites the two districts of Bad Neuenahr and Ahrweiler for a shared festival weekend. While the spa town of Bad Neuenahr shines with its open pedestrian zone and spa park, Ahrweiler scores with its medieval city walls and narrow alleys. During Sommerbunt, both quarters become a shared stage for retailers, restaurateurs, and associations.

Shuttle Between Districts

So that visitors can experience both city centers without a car and without searching for parking spaces, a free bus shuttle runs between the centers of Bad Neuenahr and Ahrweiler during the festival weekend. Those who start in Bad Neuenahr with a sparkling wine reception in the spa park can stop by in Ahrweiler at lunchtime and return relaxed in the evening.

Open Sunday Shopping and Summer Offers

The highlight is the open Sunday for shopping, when the shops in both city centers are open. Many retailers offer special summer promotions, fashion outlets, action streets, and family deals. The gastronomy also uses the weekend for special menus and summer terraces.

Symbol of Reconstruction

Sommerbunt is one of the initiatives through which the city center is gradually returning to everyday life after the 2021 flood disaster. The name symbolically stands for the diversity of retailers, restaurateurs, and initiatives that support the center. The event is jointly organized by the Wiederbunt association and Ahrtal-Tourismus.