From July 17 to July 26, 2026
Rhine funfair in Düsseldorf
From 17 to 26 July 2026, the left bank of the Rhine in Düsseldorf will once again be transformed into a vast funfair landscape. The largest funfair on the Rhine invites visitors to enjoy ten days packed with fairground rides, lights and views of the Rhine.As is traditional, visitors can look forward to numerous fairground operators from Germany and abroad offering a varied programme for the whole family – from classic attractions to modern rides. The Rheinkirmes is also closely linked to the city’s shooting club tradition: the St. Sebastianus Shooting Club, which is over 700 years old, celebrates the name day of its patron saint, St. Apollinaris, on 23 July together with more than 1,500 members.
From the funfair to the city
The Rhine funfair is a highlight - but Düsseldorf has much more to offer! If you only visit the city for the colorful hustle and bustle on the Rhine, you're missing out on the best. Whether it's a stroll through the old town, a visit to one of the renowned museums or a guided tour: Düsseldorf invites you to stay. Extend your stay and discover the diversity of the city - at your own pace.
Useful information
Biggest funfair on the Rhine
From 17 to 26 July 2026, the large funfair town will once again be set up at its picturesque location on the Oberkassel Rhine meadows. On the 165,000 square metre fairground, fairground operators from Germany and abroad will present a wide selection of rides, guaranteeing fun for the whole family. The highlight is the fireworks display on the final Friday of the fair (24 July 2026, around 10.30 pm). Admission is free.
Fair opening hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2 PM - 1 AM
Friday: 2 PM - 2 AM
Saturday: 1 PM - 2 AM
Sunday, 19.07.26: 11 AM - 1 AM
Sunday, 26.07.26: 11 AM - 0 AM
The fireworks will take place on Friday, 24.07.2026 at approx. 22:30.
The drone shows will take place on Tuesday, 21.07.2026 and on Friday, 24.07.2026 at approx. 22:15. The best view of the show is from the Rhine funfair, from the opposite bank of the Rhine and from the Rhine bridges.
More information: rheinkirmes-duesseldorf.de
We recommend travelling by public transport or on foot via the Rheinkniebrücke or Oberkassler-Brücke bridges. You can find information on parking options here. Parking is also available in the old town and near the city center. From there you can enjoy a walk with a great view of the Rhine to the Rhine funfair. You can find the Rheinbahn connections to the Rhine funfair here. Please check the Rheinbahn app in advance. There may be heavy traffic.
In addition, the Kirmes ferry will once again be available this year to take visitors from the Altstadt (Old Town) to the Kirmes. The ferry runs during the Rheinkirmes’ regular opening hours. Please note that tickets can only be purchased using a debit card. The crossing costs €3.80 per person.
Park & Ride parking lots offer a seamless transition from car to public transport.
Düsseldorf Airport also offers a Park & Ride service together with Rheinbahn. This enables numerous guests to find a cheap parking space at the airport and then travel directly to the city center by public transport.
This year you will find sharing stations at the following locations:
o Kirmes: at Rheinwiesen (Rhine meadow)
o Rheinallee: opposite Rheinallee 157
o Opposite Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 70
o Burggrafenstraße 14
o Rheinwiesen (Rhine meadow): Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring
o Wildenbruchstraße 39 d-e
o Barbarossaplatz I: Arnulfstraße 2
o Barbarossaplatz II: Luegallee 61
o Dominikanerstraße 26
o Steffenstraße 36
o Vodafone P+R: Greifweg 176
o Theodor-Heuss-Brücke: Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 131
o Corner Schanzenstraße 32/Lohengrinstraße 57
o Schanzenstraße 74
o Düsseldorfer Straße 194/corner Lohengrinstraße 2
o Opposite Columbusstraße 82
Find suitable hotels here.
