It’s that time of year again: the Mainz Rheinfrühling kicks off this Saturday! Manuela Matz, Head of the Economic Affairs Department, will open the festival on the banks of the Rhine between Kaisertor and Mainz Pegel (near the Kurfürstenbrunnen) on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the “Grand Soleil” Ferris wheel (Göbel). “I’m really looking forward to this year’s Rheinfrühling, which once again offers many attractions for all generations. There’s something for every guest—from the rides to the various activities for children to all the delicious treats. I hope that this year, too, many people from near and far will come to the Rhine and have a great time here,” explains Manuela Matz, Head of the Economic Affairs Department.

Once again, the Rheinfrühling has some exciting highlights in store for visitors. For example, you can feel the spring breeze on your face on the Ferris wheel and the “Superwellenflug” (Nickel) or embark on a spooky journey on the “Haunted Mansion” (Hinzen KG) ghost train. New additions this year include the “Himalaya” music express (Marlo Husar), the 40-meter-tall “Sugar Rush” chain ride (Alexander Zinnecker), and the “Rock & Roll” upside-down ride (Ronny Deinert), as well as the already well-known and popular XL swing (Anja Goetzke), all of which promise thrills. 

The classics of a folk festival are also represented—a bumper car ride (Rudolf Barth) and the popular “Break Dance” (Wingender). Younger visitors can look forward to the “Ring Renner” children’s roller coaster (Wingender), the “Magic World” (Marco Sottile) and “Samba Balloon” (Barth GbR) carousels, the “Eurocar” (Marco Sottile) and “Traumlandreise” (Sascha Barth), as well as a windshield wiper ride (Nickel).

Among the fun and game booths, in addition to claw machines, can toss, and the shooting gallery, the popular “Catch the Fish” game, among others, provides entertainment for the little ones. 

The diverse selection of culinary specialties rounds out the fair experience.

Family Day, held every Wednesday, draws visitors to the beautiful banks of the Rhine with discounted prices on select items and surprises. In addition, there will be fireworks after dark on March 28, 2026, and April 11, 2026.

Hours:

Special note regarding opening hours:

All businesses, especially restaurants and bars, may open at 12:00 p.m., but must remain open until 2:00 p.m. at the latest.