Düsseldorf's Rhine Fair 2025: new products and party highlights await you!

Düsseldorf's Rhine Fair 2025: new products and party highlights await you!

It's that time again! The Rhine Fair in Düsseldorf, the largest fair on the Rhine, opened its doors this weekend. From July 11th to 20th, 2025, the Oberkassel Rhine meadows will be transformed into a true folk festival of joy and entertainment. Every year, almost four million visitors are drawn to this place, which covers an impressive 165,000 square meters and looks back on a long tradition. The roots of the fair go back to 1435, when bird shooting was celebrated at the parish festival of the Catholic Basilica of St. Lambertus. This year, guests can look forward to some exciting new features.

The Rhine Fair 2025 presents, among other things, the highest transportable flying carousel in the world with the name"Evolution", which rises to an impressive 66 meters and reaches speeds of up to 140 km/h. The barrier-free family carousel provides family-friendly entertainment“Sleigh ride”. There are also many other exciting rides, including the largest mobile roller coaster in Germany,“Rock & Roll Coaster”, as well as theGhost Templeand theRide to Hell 2.0. A new culinary offering and Germany's largest drone show, which will hover over the sky on July 12th, round off the experience.

Live music and party highlights

Musically, the Rhine Fair 2025 will feature a colorful mix of local bands and surprising appearances by big stars likeThe Dead Pantsreally alive. Regional greats like play at the SchützenzeltBring it,Cool and cooland theSwinging Funfaresalready on the first evening, followed byHöhner & Wimmer Volumeon Saturday. This potpourri of events is complemented by the Schlager fair party on July 16th with Anna-Carina Woitschek and Jay Khan. A true celebration for all music lovers!

Not to be forgotten is the spectacular fireworks display that will light up the sky on Friday, July 18th at 10:30 p.m. Many guests will certainly also take advantage of the popular boat trips on the Rhine to enjoy a great view of the colorful lights and the exuberant atmosphere from the boats.

Eating, drinking and celebrating

What goes into a fair? That's right, the culinary highlights! There are over 300 stalls offering everything from traditional bratwursts and potato pancakes to international dishes. But the drinks are not neglected either. In the Füchschen beer garden you can get the delicious Altbier for 3.40 euros (0.25 liters) and the new wine tent, which offers space for 800 guests and features electronic beats in the evenings. NRW tourism emphasizes that the Düsseldorf breweries likeSchumacher,Key,FoxyandCastlesoffer the local beer specialty, the dark Altbier.

If you would like to celebrate in a friendly atmosphere, you should visit the popular party tents such as the Nähkörbchen area or the Tyrolean Village, where DJs and live acts ensure the atmosphere. It is particularly advisable to make table reservations on Friday and Saturday.

The Rhine Fair has established itself as an integral part of the Cologne area and is a gathering of tradition and happy experiences. Plan your visit, whether for the thrill of the ride or just to enjoy the atmosphere. The journey from Cologne is easy, either by car in around 48 minutes or by public transport in just 22 minutes from the main train station.

If you are still unsure whether a visit is worth it, let the consistently positive reports convince you 24rhine and Tonight convince, which impressively summarize the multitude of attractions and events. Pack your good mood and experience the Rhine Fair 2025!