Hessentag 2025: Bad Vilbel in festival fever – all information for visitors!

Hessentag 2025: Bad Vilbel in festival fever – all information for visitors!

Hessentag 2025 in Bad Vilbel is just around the corner! From June 13th to 22nd, 2025, the Hessian city will have a colorful program and invite visitors to celebrate and discover. Under the motto “We bring Hesse to the stage”, the organizers expect over 1,600 events at 46 different locations, many of which are accessible completely free of charge. FNP reports that ...

The event area extends from the Dottenfelderhof to the festival site and the idyllic castle park. In addition to the Stadtwerke Arena, the Vilco town hall and various sports facilities at the outdoor pool will also become venues for numerous concerts and exhibitions. Artists such as Howard Carpendale, the Sisters of Mercy and Mando Diao, to name just a few, provide the musical highlights. Ticket prices for these great concerts vary between 13 and 90 euros, while entry to the Hessentag itself is free. Hessenschau informs about...

Arrival and parking options

When it comes to getting there, there are various options. Hessentag is well connected to the transport network. You can reach Bad Vilbel by car via the A661 and B3, although the L3008 from the direction of Gronau is closed in the afternoon. For those arriving by train, the S6 and RB34 lines are available, which offer additional connections between Frankfurt and Bad Vilbel. Regional bus lines such as the 365 and 551 have extended travel times, so there are great options for getting there. Hessentag program provides information about…

Around 8,000 paid parking spaces are provided for drivers on P1 and P2, while a free shuttle service is set up between these parking spaces. Bicycles are also welcome: over 1,000 parking spaces are available, although cycling is not permitted on the festival grounds. There will even be special parking spaces for mobile homes on Industriestrasse in Bad Vilbel-Dortelweil from June 11th.

Security and special offers

The safety of visitors has the highest priority. It is already clear that the police, emergency services and fire brigade will be available. There is also a weapons ban zone and over 100 emergency services from Malteser, Johannitern, ASB and DRK as well as 500 volunteers will be on duty. This ensures a safe feeling throughout the entire event. FNP highlights that ...

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, you can also take advantage of some special offers. In addition to a variety of concerts, plays such as “The Double Lottchen” and “Peter Pan” are also performed. If you want to get active, you have the opportunity to take part in Zumba, yoga or jumping fitness. The Hessischer Rundfunk entertains visitors with a program that can be enjoyed daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Bad Vilbel also offers a variety of attractions outside of Hessentag. If you feel like relaxing a bit, you can try out the drinking spots, Kneipp pools and the barefoot path or simply explore the charming old town with its half-timbered houses. The event promises not only a celebration of encounters, but also a welcome opportunity to discover the beauties of the region.