Once a year, Wiesbaden’s “Rue”—Wilhelmstraße—is transformed into a festival hub for three days: At the Wilhelmstraße Festival, thousands of visitors gather between the Kurhaus, Bowling Green, and Taunusstraße to celebrate a festival filled with music, joie de vivre, and enjoyment. Regional and international artists provide top-notch entertainment on multiple stages. Street performers, arts and crafts, culinary delights, and a stylish atmosphere make the festival a unique experience.

When summer really gets going, it’s time for the Sparkling Wine Festival again! Between the banks of the Rhine, the rose garden, and the historic backdrop of the Electoral Castle, Eltville comes alive with summer cheer as people raise their glasses, laugh, and celebrate. From the Sebastian Tower all the way down to the castle, stand after stand lines the streets, and by the time the mayor reaches for the magnum and the first cork flies through the air with a loud pop, one thing is clear: Let the party begin! By the way: Saturday is Biedermeier Festival! That’s when the local Biedermeier Association will showcase their beautiful costumes, and you can take a trip back in time. 

Every August, Wiesbaden’s city center is transformed into the “world’s longest wine bar” for ten days: During Rheingau Wine Week, over 100 booths and more than 1,000 wines and sparkling wines invite visitors to enjoy and celebrate around the Marktkirche, Schlossplatz, and Dern’sches Gelände. Five stages feature the finest live and lounge music.

At the Mill Festival on Sunday, August 30, starting at 11 a.m., you can stroll along the Elsterbach stream (Winkel, Johannisberg, Marienthal) and enjoy a wonderful program of music and food. Seven mills will open their doors—including the Krayers Mill (opens in a new tab), the Ankermühle (opens in a new tab), and the Schamari Mill (opens in a new tab).