Maifestivals and sun weather: Discover the highlights in RLP!

Maifestivals and sun weather: Discover the highlights in RLP!

On May 1, 2025, Rhineland-Palatinate expects a day full of diverse events and activities, while the German Weather Service predicts almost perfect weather. According to swr , the sun will shine in the region, with temperatures that could reach up to 28 degrees.

The outdoor pool season begins in many places, with the Salinenbad in Bad Kreuznach, the thermal outdoor pool in Boppard and outdoor pools in Nassau, Pellenz, Ransbach-Baumbach and Hochspeyer will provide bathing.

diverse events and celebrations

In the morning at 10 a.m., a guided opening hike starts in Wittlich-Neuerburg via the new circular hiking trail "Römer, Knight and Volcano", which includes a distance of 7.8 km. The 43rd Lohner Vulkan Marathon is held in Mendig, an outstanding running and walking event in northern Rhineland-Palatinate. The event is limited with a number of 1800 people to ensure a family atmosphere and a good atmosphere. In the previous year, 2145 active people took part in the marathon, which underlined the popularity of this event. Participants can adjust to different distances, including (half) marathon test runs and a five kilometer run, which is also intended for less experienced folk runners. There will also be a raffle for all participants with the start number.

in Andernach takes place at 11 a.m. the traditional pulpit festival on the Krahnenberg, which is supplemented with a sporting competition for the coveted pulpit cup. At the same time, the May and Wine Festival begins in Wollmesheim, also at 10 a.m., which receives a festive framework by setting up the maypole. The handkeesfest in Lustadt attracts visitors from 9 a.m. to the Maiflumenwald.

cultural highlights and exhibitions

The Holy Rock Days in Trier start on May 1st and offer over 150 planned events by May 11th. The prologue of these festive days takes place at 9 p.m. in the Trier Cathedral and includes the credo from the H minor trade fair by Johann Sebastian Bach. Furthermore, the Grenzlandschau in Prüm invites you to a visit every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 1 to 4 May, in which over 130 companies are offered and a children's program is offered.

For inactive fellow travelers, the Lohner Vulkan Marathon also offers support in planning excursions to the nearby tourist strongholds such as Andernach, Kobern-Gondorf and Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. Organizational preparations for the marathon event are already underway, and everyone involved and sponsors are thanked for their support. The organizers wish all runners injury -free running and a lot of fun training.

Further information on the events and the varied cultural program in Rhineland-Palatinate can also be found on Rheinland-Pfalz .