28th – 29th August 2010, every year on the last weekend in August Zunftmarkt Traditional Market of the Crafts Guild Every year on the last weekend in August handicrafts from the Middle Ages make an appearance in Bad Wimpfen in the tradition of the earlier pottery markets which King Wenzel in 1391 allowed to the Potters Guild of the imperial cities.... [read more]
Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen
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Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen This is your chance to visit one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. This developed out of the former St. Katharine’s market and to-day visitors are captivated by the charm of 160 stalls and mini-stalls, together with the romantic atmosphere, tempting smells of Advent and the magical background of the... [read more]
Carneval
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The major Carneval (Fasching) Procession through the festively decorated old town of Bad Wimpfen takes place on Sunday and begins at 2:11 p.m. Every year dozens of musicians and groups from associated carneval societies and clubs create a great party atmosphere. The ceremonial burning of the "Fassebutzen" (a figure representing the spirit of carneval) in... [read more]