Bernkastel-Kues is blossoming: 2027

After the successful kickoff this year, it's time for the second round: From March 12 to March 21, 2027 Bernkastel-Kues will once again transform into a colorful spring festival – heartfelt, vibrant, and full of Moselle charm.

Look forward to special promotions from gastronomy, hospitality, and retail, culinary highlights, lovely spring decorations, and a varied event program. 

TOP OF THE POPS!

Theme: Fashion & Shopping
Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 14: Flea and antique market at the Moselle waterfront
Browse through a colorful array of antiques, rarities, and handmade treasures. The Moselle flea market delights with its unique atmosphere right on the banks of the Moselle in Kues – a place where diversity and curiosity meet.

Saturday, March 13: Fashion Day
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Experience a day that combines fashion and joie de vivre. Bernkastel stores open their doors and invite you to discover the latest collections up close – from fresh trends to established classics. Enjoy personal advice, exclusive offers, and special promotions that make shopping an experience.
Fashion show at the historic marketplace
The grand finale is a fashion show in the heart of the city: Against the picturesque half-timbered backdrop of the Bernkastel marketplace, local businesses present the best of the regional fashion scene.

Sunday, March 14: Sunday opening - Primrose Sunday
Stroll, browse, enjoy – the shops in Bernkastel-Kues invite you to a relaxed shopping experience through the charming old town. Discover enticing offers, loving actions, and small moments of delight that bring spring into the city while taking a walk through historic alleys. As a small welcome gift, the first 1,500 guests will receive a free primrose – available at the marketplace as well as at the Kues bridgehead.

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Theme: Wine & Enjoyment
Saturday, March 20: Night of Music and Laser and Light Illumination
Night of Music
Dive into a night full of sound and atmosphere: In participating restaurants, pubs, and wine bars, live acts will create unforgettable evenings – from relaxed tunes to captivating rhythms. Whether DJ, duo, or ensemble – the old town becomes a stage, and the music leads you through the alleys of the historic city.

Laser and Light Illumination | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
From the Bernkastel Moselle Bridge, the Moselle along with its vineyards transforms into a breathtaking light spectacle. A captivating laser and light installation bathes the city center in a magical glow – a moment that will be etched in memory.
Stroll through the old town, listen to the sounds of the night, and let yourself be enchanted by light and music.

Sunday, March 21: Boat Parade and Cruise Day
A festive Sunday on and along the Moselle marks the grand finale of "Bernkastel-Kues blossoms!" – with a cheerful boat parade and the 2nd Cruise Day.

Boat Parade | 1:00 p.m.
The spring is welcomed on the water: Together with the passenger shipping company Gebr. Kolb OHG and the boats club Bernkastel 2000 e.V., a festive boat parade glides over the Moselle and sets impressive accents on the river – a cheerful start to the final day.

Cruise Day | 2:30 p.m.
At the Cylinder House – Nostalgia & Vintage Car Museum – the start signal for the 2nd Cruise Day in Bernkastel-Kues is given. Vintage car lovers are warmly invited to showcase their rolling treasures against the picturesque Moselle backdrop. The group drive leads through Kues up to the historic marketplace in Bernkastel, where the vehicles are subsequently presented to the public – a feast for the eyes and the heart.

The whole event is accompanied by a colorful supporting program in the charming old town – with activities and offers for the whole family.