Bonn - Rhein in Flammen

In Bonn, the funfair is the lively centrepiece of one of the most spectacular weekends on the Middle Rhine as part of the Rhine in Flames festival. While the Rheinaue is the venue for a huge public festival with concerts and cultural performances during the day, the riverside promenade is transformed into a glittering festival mile where funfair visitors are immersed in a world of light and movement. The folk festival is closely linked to the grand fireworks spectacle and regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of people who are looking for the special combination of a traditional fair and a major maritime event.

The atmosphere at the fairground is unique, as the modern rides and colourful stalls stretch out against the backdrop of the Siebengebirge mountains and the Rhine. The colourful hustle and bustle on the square is accompanied by the sound of the river and the passing of the festively illuminated fleet of ships, which reaches its climax on Saturday evening. It is this interplay of dynamic, fast-paced attractions and the romantic atmosphere by the water that makes the Bonn funfair an experience that goes far beyond a normal visit to a funfair.

The fairground offers an enormous variety of culinary delights, ranging from Rhineland specialities to international fairground classics. Visitors stroll past the numerous stalls with a bag of roasted almonds or a cool drink, while the music of the carousels provides the perfect acoustic backdrop. The grand finale is always the gigantic fireworks display synchronised to music, which can be admired by fair visitors from the front row and bathes the entire festival grounds in a magical light.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By tram: Rheinaue stop (lines 63, 66, 68)

- By bus: Rheinaue Parkrestaurant stop (lines 610, 611, E)

By car:

- Venue: Rheinaue Leisure Park

Parking:

- Rheinaue car park (Ludwig-Erhard-Allee)

- Car park (Petra-Kelly-Allee)