Event highlights
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Reutlingen entertains and inspires!
Discover the best events in Reutlingen! From cultural festivals and concerts to sports events and local traditions, our Event Highlights bring you the most exciting happenings in the city. Stay updated and make the most of your time in Reutlingen!
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March 28 – 30
Tuscan Market
Robust olive oils, flavorful cheeses, delicious hams, and fruity red wines – specialties from Pistoia and the region invite you to visit the market featuring a selection of fine foods and beverages from central Italy.
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March 30
Open Sunday – "Fit in den Frühling"
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the “Fit in den Frühling” event in Reutlingen city center invites you to a day full of fitness, health and wellness. Visitors can discover the latest trends in sports, healthy snacks and spring decorations, and experience sports demonstrations and workshops. And if you want to get your shopping heart racing: With open doors and great offers, Reutlingen's stores invite you to an unforgettable shopping experience.
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1st Tulip Sunday on April 13 & 2nd Tulip Sunday on April 27
Tulip show at the trial field of the Samen-Fetzer company under the motto “What's blooming there?”. Music and refreshments will be provided. The Protestant church and the seed trade museum are open on this day.
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May 28 – June 01
Apple blossom experience days
Experience Reutlingen in full bloom from May 28 to June 01, 2025! Discover and enjoy the city's blaze of color, creative events, new culinary delights and a fresh and relaxed spring atmosphere under apple trees. Meet an exciting, varied supporting program.
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May 29 - June 01
GardenLife
Around 130 selected exhibitors awaken the blooming life in the historic Pomologie park in Reutlingen. Here you will find a wealth of beautiful and new ideas for the garden: from high-quality plants and rare plants to seeds, tools and garden accessories.
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June 07 – 09
Street Food Fiesta
Over 20 international street food artists await you at the street food event with a variety of dishes ranging from traditional to modern. Experience live cooking, learn tips from experienced chefs and enjoy handmade music from street musicians. The festively decorated Bürgerpark with its fairy lights and cozy seating invites you to enjoy and linger.
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July 05
Old Town Race
The Old Town Race in Reutlingen is a popular running event that takes place every year in the heart of the historic old town. The varied route leads through the alleyways and squares of the town and offers a special atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. With various running categories - from children's runs and hobby runs to competitions for ambitious athletes.
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July 11 - 13
Reutlinger Schwörtag
Every year on the second Sunday after the 4th of July, we in Reutlingen celebrate Schwörtag, commemorating over 400 years of tradition as a free imperial city. A long weekend full of history, entertainment and community awaits you from July 11 to 13, 2025.
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July 20
neigschmeckt.Markt
The Swabian market in Reutlingen invites you to discover and enjoy regional products from the Swabian Alb biosphere area. Culinary delicacies, creative handicrafts and interesting insights into climate protection and sustainable shopping await you here. Enjoy the atmospheric ambience under the old trees of Planie Allee and in the city garden - a firm highlight on the last Sunday before the summer vacations.
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August 27 to September 13
Wine Festival
At the end of August, it's time again for the Reutlingen Autumn around Reutlingen's Marienkirche! For two weekends, the wine festival innkeepers invite you into their cozy arcades, where you can enjoy delicious specialties and a good atmosphere as well as over 80 selected wines, sparkling wine and champagne. Whether from near or far - everyone is welcome to enjoy the festival and hopefully great weather together!
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October 12
Open Sunday „Tag der Sicherheit“
On Sunday, October 12, Reutlingen will be open for shopping from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - accompanied by the “Tag der Sicherheit”. In addition to extensive shopping, visitors can look forward to a varied program of events involving the police, fire department and rescue services.
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November 29
Sales night "Reutlingen leuchtet"
Once again this year, visitors to Reutlingen can look forward to a festively illuminated city center that invites them to go Christmas shopping. In addition to the individual Black Weekend promotions from Reutlingen's retailers, visitors can also enjoy culinary delights from Reutlingen's restaurants.
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November to Dezember
Christmas market
Christmas is in full swing in Reutlingen's city center and Bürgerpark. While the festively decorated stalls around Marienkirche offer arts and crafts, gifts and culinary delights such as mulled wine and roasted almonds, the Bürgerpark becomes a winter meeting place for young and old.