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Rhine in Flames 2025: A spectacular festival on the Koblenz bank!
Experience the spectacular Rhine in Flames 2025 in Koblenz: fireworks, music and a unique ambience from August 11th to 13th.
Rhine in Flames 2025: A spectacular festival on the Koblenz bank!
On August 11, 2025, Koblenz shone in all its glory at the spectacular “Rhine in Flames” event. Over 100,000 visitors flocked to the city to celebrate the three-day event, which featured magnificent fireworks displays, an impressive drone show and numerous culinary delights. The atmosphere was magnificent and the city was transformed into a sea of lights and colors that made the hearts of those present beat faster. That's what she reported Rhine newspaper.
Friday evening was crowned with a special performance by the popular Cologne band Höhner, which thrilled the crowd and put everyone in a good mood. The rides and the numerous vineyards, which invited guests to a social gathering, were also popular. Light spectacles and music ensured that Koblenz radiated a festive glow this weekend.
Fireworks and security
On Saturday evening, August 10th, between 80,000 and 90,000 people were on hand to watch the fireworks show, which began at 11 p.m. For the first time, the fireworks display was complemented by a thrilling drone show, making the night sky an even more impressive sight. The main visiting areas such as the Deutsches Eck and the Peter-Altmeier-Ufer were overcrowded, and all parking areas and park & ride options were almost completely utilized Press portal stated.
To ensure safety, access to the Deutsches Eck was closed from 10 p.m. while the police used traffic control measures to ensure that there were no major disruptions to traffic. What should be highlighted positively is that there have only been a few occasions in the police operations so far, including a few verbal disputes and helpless people due to alcohol. The water police also guided 30 passenger ships safely down the Rhine.
Celebrations and outlook
After the breathtaking fireworks display, the celebrations moved to the surrounding restaurants and squares, where the guests continued partying until the early hours of the morning. The police remained present until Sunday morning in order to be prepared for possible operational situations. But the forces had a good hand in such a spectacular event and the situation remained generally peaceful. A final press release is expected on Sunday, which will summarize further developments.
Rhine in Flames was once again a complete success and will certainly be remembered fondly for a long time. With breathtaking highlights and a cheerful atmosphere, Koblenz has shown that it is a good destination for partygoers.