Reutlingen
blooms
Let's be honest: Winter was long enough. Time to dust off the sunglasses and program the gray cells to "colorful." From theMay 13 to 17Reutlingen is really sprucing itself up. Look forward to creative events, springtime activities, and culinary highlights in the city center.
Children’s Afternoon at the Weibermarkt
On Wednesday, theMay 13, the Weibermarkt belongs to the kids. From2:00 PM to 5:00 PMThere’s the full program: crafting, participating, and stories that even we adults like to listen to for a moment.The bonus:It costs nothing – except maybe a little glue on your fingers.
House of Cultures / Community Center e.V.:This is where it gets creative! We’re starting a craft activity where you can make colorful hummingbirds and create your own unique piece. Plus, you can break piñatas and, with a bit of luck, look forward to a great prize.
City Library & Mediabike:Chill in deck chairs or become a plant whisperer. WithMakeyMakeywe make flowers speak – technology that amazes!
Listhof Sensory Rush:What does the forest smell like? What does wool feel like? Test your senses with the sound memory game or check out real wasp nests.
Children's book reading with Witch B:Dive into the colorful world of the Orasa animals and experience stories about friendship and adventure. Creative time: Get creative yourself and paint imaginative creatures together with the author – there are also coloring pages for the little ones!
Görls e.V.:Get creative! Grab some airbrush tattoos, get your face painted, or design your own booklet with cool motifs.
- Art Museum Reutlingen:The mobile printing press goes Flower Power. Everything on this day revolves around printing with plants. Leaves, blossoms, and stems – all parts of a plant can be printed.
Grab a piece of Reutlingen to take home
Keep your eyes open! In downtown, ourFlower girlon the way. They not only look spring-like but also have gifts in their luggage:Flower seed packets.
Pro tip: Take one with you and turn your balcony or garden into an "outpost" of Reutlingen's floral splendor. A little greeting from the city that keeps growing at your home.
These downtown players also have a little flower seed packet ready for you:
Limited Edition, Wittel Optik, Trauringschmiede Reutlingen, Optik Reinhardt, Vorwerk, Friseursalon Laraia, You & Me Studio, Brot Kult, nua to go, Coffee Hug, Alte Bank, Nua, Billy Bobs, and Wörner Dessous.
Reutlingen is blossoming – and you’re planting along!
Become part of the big wheelbarrow campaign in downtown Reutlingen! We invite you to design one of 35 BAUHAUS wheelbarrows and transform our city center into a colorful sea of blossoms.
The best for you: The wheelbarrow, the soil, and all plants will be provided to you completely free of charge by BAUHAUS Reutlingen!
It's that easy to become a city gardener:
Creative planting: Design your wheelbarrow exactly to your liking on the marketplace on May 11. You have 30 minutes for this.
Professional Support: The experts from BAUHAUS are on-site to assist you with helpful tips.
Exhibition & Takeaway: Your artwork will decorate the Reutlingen city center from 05/11 to 05/25. After that, the wheelbarrow is yours! You can pick it up on 05/25 and continue to use it as decoration or a practical helper in your own garden.
The “Double Feature”: GardenLife & City Tour
You’re planning a trip to GardenLife (May 14–17) in Pomology anyway? Very good decision. But don’t just stick to the greenery!
The insider deal:With your GardenLife ticket, you get access tofree of chargeto enjoy an exclusive city tour.
When?Daily at 4:00 PM.
Where?The meeting point is the information booth at the Pomology. In one hour, we will show you that Reutlingen is much more than just the "narrowest street in the world."
Shopping, Indulging, Marveling
The shop windows in the city have received a fresh-up and are shining to compete with the sun. But don’t just look: the retail stores have come up with some special offers for the days that you shouldn’t miss.
And when hunger strikes? The gastronomy offers light spring menus. Fresh, regional, and just the right thing after a stroll through the city.
Wanderbaumallee: Your green retreat in the city center
Don't miss these deals:
- May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM// Paradises on the doorstep – Orchard meadows and their inhabitants // Tour with Janina Vanhöfen, Master of Evolution and Ecology Registration possible at 07121/303-2022 or directly at the museum – Fee 5 €
- Friday, May 15, 2026 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM// Who is chirping there and why? // Program for 7-9 year olds with Thomas Klingseis Registration at 07121/303-2022 or directly at the museum
- Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2 PM// Georgenberg – Volcanism in the Reutlingen Area // Excursion with Samuel Schlosser, Master of Geology Meeting point: Hiking parking lot at Georgenberg Registration required at 07121/303-2022 or directly at the museum Fee: €8
- May 13 to 17, 2026(Open hours apply) // Spring program with short stories, coloring station & a prize wheel // Short stories about spring: We have short stories available in our seating area – for browsing by children and adults. Coloring station for kids: Our little guests can get creative with colored pencils and coloring pages. Spring prize wheel: A special highlight: Our customers get to spin the prize wheel and depending on the color, they can win a pretzel, strawberry or rhubarb pastry, or a free muffin.
Nua to go
- If you get hungry while strolling through the pedestrian zone, you should definitely stop byNua to gostop. The newEggdrop Sandwich in the “Spring Edition”is the perfect street food for everyone who likes it fluffy and fresh. And because strawberry season is the best season, they now also offer: freshly bakedCrêpes and Waffleswith sun-ripened strawberries and cremigesSoft serve ice cream, which is garnished with fresh berries.
Coffee Hug
- This season, the Coffee Hug will be colorful. ThePink Spring Smoothieis the ideal wake-up call and vitamin supplier for your city stroll. Along with that, light spring snacks entice andhomemade cakes, which are perfect for a little break in the spring sunshine.
Old Bank and Nua
- For cozy hours, Alte Bank and Nua invite you. The cake counters are bursting withmany delicious cake and pastry specialtiesOur tip for early evening: A glassAperugo SpritzThe sparkling drink is our current favorite to toast to spring with friends.
Billy Bob's
- No city trip is complete without a proper dessert highlight. At Billy Bob’s, you can expect genuine heartfelt cuisine: Awarm chocolate brownie, combined withwarm berriesand a meltingScoop of ice creamThe perfect ending to a day in our city!
Schuh-Beck
- FromMay 13 to 16loadsSchuh-Beckto the Outdoor Days. You will receive10% off on all outdoor shoesNo matter if you’re looking for professional equipment or comfortable companions for everyday use – top brands likeMeindl, Lowa, LaSportiva, Salomon, X-BionicorDolomitewaiting for you.