Name: 1061. Wimpfener Talmarkt 2026
Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Talmarktgelände, Wimpfen im Tal

Wimpfener Talmarkt

About Wimpfener Talmarkt

For the 1061st time, the Talmarkt grounds in Wimpfen im Tal will transform into one of Germany's largest and oldest folk festivals at the end of June. For six days, from June 25 to 30, 2026, the Wimpfener Talmarkt will attract tens of thousands of visitors to the Heilbronn region with its festival tent, extensive market stalls, large trade exhibition, and amusement park. The tradition dates back to an imperial charter from the year 965 — making the Talmarkt one of Germany's oldest documented markets. Today, it is the largest folk festival in the Unterland region, combining historical substance with a joyful festival atmosphere, carousels, food stalls, and regional specialties.

Dates 25 Jun — 30 Jun 2026

Venue Bad Wimpfen (08125)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wimpfener Talmarkt — edition 2026

The 1061st Wimpfener Talmarkt 2026 takes place from Thursday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 30, on the Talmarkt grounds in Wimpfen im Tal. Six days of festival tent, extensive market stalls, large trade exhibition, and amusement park — one of the largest folk festivals in the Unterland region with over 1,000 years of tradition. Free admission.

From June 25 to 30, 2026, the 1061st edition of the Wimpfener Talmarkt will be held on the Talmarkt grounds on Corneliastraße in Bad Wimpfen-Wimpfen im Tal. Across the extensive area, four festival worlds await you: the large festival tent with daily music programs, the historic market with hundreds of stalls, the regional trade exhibition, and an amusement park with carousels, a roller coaster, and a Ferris wheel. The imperial market charter from 965 makes the Talmarkt one of Germany's oldest documented folk festivals.

Highlights Wimpfener Talmarkt 2026

1061st edition — over 1,000 years of tradition
One of Germany's largest markets
Amusement park with Ferris wheel and roller coaster
Festival tent with daily live program
Free admission

Programme Wimpfener Talmarkt 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Opening and tapping of the first keg in the festival tent
Market stalls open
Amusement park with all rides

Friday–Sunday, June 26–28, 2026

Festival tent with live music and entertainment program
Market stalls with hundreds of vendors
Trade exhibition of regional companies
Amusement park with carousels and roller coaster

Monday–Tuesday, June 29–30, 2026

Family days with discounted prices on rides
Closing with a grand finale evening

Prices Wimpfener Talmarkt 2026

Admission to the Talmarkt grounds is free. Rides, food, and market stalls are paid.

Practical information

Practical information — Wimpfener Talmarkt

Getting There

Bad Wimpfen is accessible via the A6 motorway (Mannheim–Nuremberg), exit Bad Rappenau. By train, regional trains run hourly on the Heilbronn–Heidelberg line via Bad Wimpfen station, which is located directly at the Talmarkt grounds. Parking and travel recommendation: Train is recommended, as parking at the Talmarkt is limited.

Opening Hours

Thursday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, daily. The official program begins on Thursday with the tapping of the first keg; the weekend is the peak time.

Admission

Free admission. Rides and refreshments are paid.

Tip

Combine your visit to the Talmarkt with a stroll through the historic old town of Wimpfen on the spur — the view from the Blue Tower over the Neckar valley is worth the climb.

1061 Years of Wimpfener Talmarkt — A German Festival Tradition

The Wimpfener Talmarkt in Bad Wimpfen (Heilbronn district, Baden-Württemberg state) is one of Germany's oldest and largest folk festivals. As early as 965, an imperial charter granted Wimpfen market rights — meaning the town will celebrate the 1061st edition of this traditional festival in 2026. Its origins lie in a religious pilgrimage in honor of Saint Peter, which evolved over the centuries into a commercial and entertainment market.

Four Worlds in Six Days

The Talmarkt grounds on Corneliastraße in Wimpfen im Tal unfold four areas of experience during the festival week: a large festival tent with daily music and show programs, an extensive market, which is one of the largest in Germany, a comprehensive trade exhibition of regional companies, and an amusement park with carousels, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and stalls for all ages. Amidst bratwurst, candied almonds, cotton candy, and beer, the typical festival atmosphere prevails, delighting the people of Wimpfen and their guests for generations.

Bad Wimpfen — Imperial Palace on the Neckar

The picturesque Staufer town of Bad Wimpfen (around 7,500 inhabitants) lies at the confluence of the Neckar and Jagst rivers, high above the valley on a spur. With its imperial palace, the Red Tower, the Blue Tower, and its perfectly preserved half-timbered streets, it is considered one of the most beautiful old towns in Southern Germany. Wimpfen im Tal — the historic valley part with the significant collegiate church of St. Peter — forms the backdrop for the Talmarkt. The close connection between the town's history and the market festival makes the Talmarkt an authentic, organically grown folk celebration.

An Experience for Families and Tradition

The Wimpfener Talmarkt is a family festival with free admission — carousels, game stalls, and live programs on the festival tent stage attract visitors from all over the Heilbronn region and beyond. Those seeking authentic German folk festival atmosphere, far from the mega-events like Oktoberfest, will find it here: traditional, warm, and with a historical depth that is second to none.