Uferlichter im Kurpark Bad Neuenahr
Light art Christmas market with willow structures, wooden huts, and family program
About Uferlichter
Light Architecture in the Kurpark
The Uferlichter are far more than a classic Christmas market. Illuminated willow structures are spread throughout the entire Kurpark, acting as independent light installations and lending the park a new, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Wooden huts and pagoda tents are grouped around these light displays, creating a cohesive experience of wine, light, and encounters.
Wine, Gastronomy, and Concerts
Wine merchants and restaurateurs from the region are present with their own stands. Spätburgunder, Riesling, mulled wine, sparkling wine from vintners, and culinary specialties line the paths. Concerts, fire shows, and a diverse family program make the event an experience that goes far beyond what classic Christmas markets offer.
Five Weeks Season
The Uferlichter run from December 5, 2026, to January 11, 2027, making it one of the longest Advent formats in the Ahr Valley. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 3 PM to 9 PM, and Sundays and between the years from 2 PM to 9 PM. This opening logic also makes the format attractive for last-minute visitors and day-trippers beyond the holidays.
Over 19,000 Visitors in 2025
Already in the 2025 season, the Uferlichter attracted more than 19,000 visitors to the Kurpark. This has established it as the second major brand of the wintery Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, alongside the Klangwelle. Both formats complement each other: while the Klangwelle is designed as a time-limited show, the Uferlichter offer a continuous season over several weeks.
Uferlichter — edition 2026
The format is redesigned in parts each year. The exact program points – concerts, fire shows, family activities – will be published in advance at uferlichter.de and on the organizer's website.
Programme Uferlichter 2026
Opening Weekend
- Friday, December 5, 2026 – Opening 3 PM
- Saturday, Dec 6, and Sunday, Dec 7: Season Start
Advent Saturdays and Sundays
- Wine sales and culinary stands
- Concerts and fire shows depending on the weekend
- Family program with readings, fairy tales, and craft activities
Between the Years
- Daily opening from 2 PM to 9 PM
- Special New Year's Eve and New Year's Day formats
January 2027
- Last opening days until January 11, 2027
Standard Opening Hours
- Friday and Saturday: 3 PM to 9 PM
- Sunday and between the years: 2 PM to 9 PM
The exact concert and show program for 2026/27 will be communicated by the organizer in advance.
Highlights Uferlichter 2026
- Illuminated willow structures in the Kurpark
- Wooden huts and pagoda tents with wine and gastronomy
- Concerts, fire shows, and family program
- Over 19,000 visitors in the 2025 season
Prices Uferlichter 2026
Practical information — Uferlichter
Location
Kurpark Bad Neuenahr, 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.
Opening Hours
Friday and Saturday: 3 PM to 9 PM. Sunday and between the years: 2 PM to 9 PM. Detailed schedule at uferlichter.de.
Admission
Admission as posted; current conditions at uferlichter.de.
Getting There
Take the Ahrtalbahn (RB 30) to Bad Neuenahr, then a short walk to the Kurpark. Travel by train is especially recommended on Advent weekends.
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