Rhein in Flammen

Koblenz | 08/08/2026 - 08/08/2026

Photo: Peter Stehlik PS-2507 · CC BY 3.0 · Source: Wikimedia Commons

Saturday, 8 August 2026

until Saturday, 8 August 2026

About Rhein in Flammen

Rhine in Flames is a spectacular series of firework displays on the Middle Rhine. On five dates between May and September, Bengal lights and high-altitude fireworks illuminate the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Highlights

  • Spectacular fireworks on the banks of the Rhine
  • Illuminated convoys of ships on the river
  • The UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley as a backdrop
  • Five dates in different locations

Tips for your visit

  • Book a boat trip for the best view of the fireworks
  • Arrive early — parking is limited
  • The Koblenz date (8 August) is the largest

Popular routes to get there

Mainz → Koblenz
from 0h 50m travel time
Koblenz → Bonn
from 0h 30m travel time
Koblenz → Wiesbaden
from 1h 33m travel time
Koblenz → Trier
from 1h 23m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Rheinufer zwischen Spay und Koblenz, Koblenz
Date
08/08/2026 - 08/08/2026
Opening hours
Evening event from about 19:00
Visitors/year
300,000

Getting there by train

Station
Koblenz Hbf
From the station
15 min walk to the Rhine bank, or by bus
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