Weingass' and Rhein in Flammen Sankt Goarshausen
Wine alley, wine fountain, and grand fireworks in the Loreley town on the Rhine in Flames night
About Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen
Rhine in Flames is the collective name for five grand fireworks spectacles along the Middle Rhine between Bonn and Bingen, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every summer. The edition between St. Goar and St. Goarshausen is considered the most spectacular of the five — over sixty years of tradition, fifty illuminated passenger ships in convoy on the Rhine, and fireworks launched simultaneously from two castles: Rheinfels Castle (left bank, above St. Goar) and Katz Castle (right bank, above St. Goarshausen).
On the St. Goarshausen side, the Weingass' festival complements the pyro spectacle with a lively wine festival. The picturesque Weingasse, a narrow alley in the historic town center right on the Rhine promenade, is the venue: winemakers from the steep slopes of the Middle Rhine — the vineyard sites of the Loreley and the opposite rock formations — serve Riesling, Pinot Noir, and their cuvées. A wine fountain in the center provides the namesake trademark.
The festival begins in the late afternoon and builds continuously. Live music on several stages accompanies the hours leading up to the fireworks. Around 10:15 PM (usual time), the pyro sequence starts in St. Goar — fireworks from Rheinfels Castle, from the slope above St. Goarshausen, and synchronously on the fifty illuminated ships moving downstream on the Rhine. Katz and Rheinfels castles are illuminated with Bengal lights. The spectacle lasts about 30–45 minutes and extends over several kilometers of the Rhine.
After the fireworks, the Weingass' festival in the Loreley town continues with music and wine late into the night. The visitor numbers are enormous — up to 250,000 people come to this Rhine in Flames edition on both banks.
Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen — edition 2026
Rhine in Flames 2026 near St. Goar/St. Goarshausen follows the proven concept of the largest of the five Rhine in Flames events. With the motto 'Brass on Fire', brass bands from all over Rhineland-Palatinate are planned on three stages in 2026 — accordingly, the musical program in the Weingasse will also be themed.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: Weingass' festival opening in the late afternoon, several stages with music, catering by winemakers, convoy of passenger ships from 8–9 PM, grand fireworks around 10:15 PM, festival winding down after midnight.
Programme Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen 2026
Expected Daily Schedule
- From 4/5 PM: Opening of the Weingasse, winemakers with stalls, wine fountain active
- Evening: Live music on several stages, catering
- From approx. 8–9 PM: Convoy of approx. 50 illuminated passenger ships downstream
- Approx. 10:15 PM: Start of grand fireworks — synchronized from Rheinfels Castle, St. Goarshausen slope, and Katz Castle, as well as onboard fireworks of the ships. Bengal illumination of the castles.
- Approx. 11:00 PM: End of fireworks, festival winding down in the Weingasse with music until late
Wine Offerings
Riesling, Pinot Noir, white and red sparkling wine from Middle Rhine winemakers. Wine fountain with Middle Rhine Riesling 'Schorle' as the house drink. Catering with Flammkuchen, Bratwurst, Spießbraten, and fries.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen 2026
Prices Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen 2026
Practical information — Weingass' & Rhein in Flammen
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026. Weingass' festival from the afternoon, fireworks around 10:15 PM.
Getting there: Due to the crowds, travel by train (Right Rhine line, St. Goarshausen stop) or boat (KD or shuttle boats) is recommended. Very difficult by car — road closures, parking bans, long walks.
Parking: Park & Ride at the Loreley and in neighboring towns, shuttle buses.
Admission Weingasse: Free. Wine and food are charged.
Fireworks: Best view from the Rhine promenade on both sides or from one of the passenger ships (ticket required).
Families: Possible, but very crowded — be careful with small children.
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