Kreuznach leuchtet - eine Stadt voller Licht, Musik und Leben

The Program at a Glance

• 4:00–10:00 p.m. Mulled wine and children's punch trail at four stations
• from 4:00 p.m. Art workshop, Mannheimer Straße 71: Annual exhibition
• 4:30–10:00 p.m. Matthäuskirche: Bell and climbing tower shine as "candles"
• from 4:30 p.m. Kornmarkt: Finish of the 42nd Bread Penny Run
• 5:00–6:00 p.m. Matthäuskirche: Climbing at the illuminated church tower
• 5:00–8:00 p.m. Free Bimmelbahn shuttle: Kurpark – Salinenplatz – Kornmarkt – Kurpark
• 5:00–8:00 p.m. Pauluskirche: Light path
• 5:30 p.m. Kornmarkt: Walking act by the children of the theater pedagogical daycare "Die Brücke"
• 6:00 p.m. Kornmarkt: Interreligious preparation for Advent and official opening of the illumination with Minister of Economics Michael Ebling, accompanied by the Mittlere Nahe music school
• 6:00 p.m. Nikolauskirche: Ecumenical Advent meditation
• 7:00 p.m. Alte Nahebrücke: Youth orchestra Musikfreunde Winzenheim
• from 7:00 p.m. Art workshop: "Art in the Dark" – discover the exhibition with flashlights
• 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Matthäuskirche: Short impulse and communal singing by the campfire
• 8:00 p.m. Bäderhauskolonnaden: Jason and Friends with Christmas songs
• until 10:00 p.m. Submit stamp card for the raffle at one of the mulled wine stands

Mulled Wine Trail – Enjoyment at Four Stations

The popular mulled wine trail with Nahe winemakers kicks off. From 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., there are regional mulled wines, punch, and winter specialties at four stations – accompanied by music, lights, and a cheerful atmosphere.

• Kornmarkt: Winery Mayer
• Bridge houses at the Old Nahe Bridge: Wine tavern and wine shop in the bridge house
• Pauluskirche: Winery Funck-Schowalter
• Bäderhauskolonnaden: Winery Lorenz & Sons

Each stand also serves as a stamping station for the popular raffle.

Traveling in a Sea of Lights

To comfortably get from place to place, the free Bimmelbahn shuttle operates from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Kurpark – Salinenplatz – Kornmarkt – Kurpark. Even the ride is an experience!

️ Joint Start into Advent

At 5:30 p.m., the children of the theater pedagogical daycare "Die Brücke" are on the Kornmarkt with a walking act. At 6:00 p.m., the interreligious preparation for Advent by Jews, Christians, and Muslims begins there. The illumination will be opened by Minister of Economics Michael Ebling, together with representatives of the religious communities and many people from Kreuznach looking forward to the start of the Advent season.

Musically, the moment will be accompanied by the Mittlere Nahe music school, which will immerse the square in a festive soundscape.

⛪ Churches & Music

The churches in the city open their doors for special Advent moments:

• Pauluskirche: Light path from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – a quiet place for reflection in the middle of the city to take a moment to breathe.
• Nikolauskirche: Ecumenical Advent meditation at 6:00 p.m.
• Evangelische Matthäuskirche: Bell and climbing tower shine from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. as "candles." From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., you can climb the illuminated church tower. In the courtyard, there is a fire pit, warm drinks, and cookies, and at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m., a short impulse and communal singing by the campfire. The church is open throughout this time.

From 7:00 p.m., music can be heard throughout the city:

• 7:00 p.m., Alte Nahebrücke: Youth orchestra Musikfreunde Winzenheim
• 8:00 p.m., Bäderhauskolonnaden: Jason and Friends with Christmas songs

The whole city center becomes a stage – festive, vibrant, atmospheric.

Art & Engagement – Creativity in the Light

The Bad Kreuznach Art Workshop in Mannheimer Straße 71 opens its doors from 4:00 p.m. and presents its annual exhibition. Children and young people guide visitors through the gallery and showcase works from over 40 courses, workshops, and projects of the year – including paintings, exhibits, films, and photographs.

A special highlight awaits visitors from 7:00 p.m.: "Art in the Dark" – equipped with flashlights, guests are invited to discover the exhibition in a whole new way.

️ Shopping & Activities in the City Center

Kreuznach Glows is not only a feast for the senses but also a special evening shopping experience. Many shops have extended opening hours and entice with discounts, little surprises, and events.

While enjoying mulled wine, lights, and music, one can leisurely stroll through the alleys, browse, and discover one or the other Christmas gift.

Participate and Win

Collect a stamp at all four mulled wine stands and, with a bit of luck, win a gourmet package worth 30 euros, redeemable at the first Feierabendmarkt in 2027. It's that simple:

• 1️⃣ Visit the mulled wine trail
• 2️⃣ Enjoy a drink
• 3️⃣ Fill out the stamp card
• 4️⃣ Submit the card by 10:00 p.m. at one of the mulled wine stands

Bread Penny Run – Running for a Good Cause

The 42nd Bread Penny Run by the Bakers' Guild Rhein-Nahe-Hunsrück runs from Kirn over Bad Sobernheim to Bad Kreuznach. From 4:30 p.m., runners will finish at the Kornmarkt. Proceeds go to four regional institutions. More information and registration at www.khs-rnh.de.