From September 18 to 21, 2026, Bad Breisig invites you to the traditional "Zwibbelsmaat". Visitors can expect market activities, music, carnival, culinary offerings, and entertainment for the whole family.

Tradition with History
The roots of the "Zwibbelsmaat" date back to the Middle Ages. Since that time, a particle of the Holy Cross has been displayed for veneration in the parish community on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The market vendors followed the pilgrims – thus the traditional Breisiger "Zwibbelsmaat" was born.
This year, around 100 merchants will provide a diverse range of offerings. From knife sharpening stones, woolen socks, and broom handles to the traditional onion sack, there is much to discover that is rarely found in regular stores.

New Market and Carnival Area
This year, the market stalls will be located riverside along Rheinstraße and Rheinpromenade up to the Kurpark. The paths in the Kurpark and areas of the city center will also be included in the market activities. The carnival moves to the Kurpark.
In the Biergasse, there will also be a table flea market.
The volunteer fire department and the DRK have a new common meeting point at Zehnerstraße 16a. Drinks, a program, and the DRK’s popular freshly baked potato pancakes will be available on all four days.

An exciting supporting program with live music, Guggen music, walking acts, and offers for children and families invites you to linger in Bad Breisig.

Friday, September 18

• 3–8 p.m.: Market open
• 5 p.m.: Official opening with fountain queen Elisa I. and Mayor Marcel Caspers by tapping the keg at the fire station
• From 7 p.m.: “Kölsche Nacht” at the fire station – free entry

Saturday, September 19

• 10 a.m.–8 p.m.: Market open
• 12–6 p.m.: Doll Museum open
• 1–4 p.m.: Children's bazaar of the municipal kindergartens “Sonnenschein” and “Wunderwelt”
• 3–6 p.m.: Dutch Guggen music “Göt Net” on the market grounds
• From 7 p.m.: “Blaulicht Beats” at the fire department with music from the 90s and 2000s
• Coffee and cake in the parish hall of the Catholic Women's Community St. Marien

20 Years of Elektrotechnik Schwerter
In the Kurpark, Elektrotechnik Schwerter celebrates its 20th company anniversary with DJ and live music.

Sunday, September 20

• From 9 a.m.: Roman Thermals open for World Children's Day – Children have free admission
• 10 a.m.–8 p.m.: Market open
• From 10 a.m.: Family day at the fire department
• 12–6 p.m.: Doll Museum open
• From 1 p.m.: Music association Bad Hönningen at the SPD drinks stand in the Kurpark
• 2–6 p.m.: Museum Bad Breisig open – Exhibition “Poisons of a Pharmacist”
• 3–6 p.m.: Dutch Guggen music “Die Vlierländer”

Monday, September 21

• 10 a.m.–8 p.m.: Market open
• From 10 a.m.: Market finale at the fire department
• 1–5 p.m.: Face painting in the Kurpark
• 3–6 p.m.: Stilt walker “Ringelschlingel” on the market grounds
• Carnival in the Kurpark: Family day with reduced prices
• From 4 p.m.: Traditional Maat conclusion with “Morgi” at the SPD stand in the Kurpark

Culinary
Around the “Zwibbelsmaat”, of course, much revolves around the onion. Besides the popular DRK potato pancakes, local restaurants also offer various onion specialties.

Getting There
Bad Breisig is accessible by RE 5 (RRX) and RB 26. Additionally, a free shuttle bus operates between Bad Breisig, Sinzig, and Remagen on Saturday and Sunday.

Further Information:
Tourist Info Bad Breisig
Tel.: 02633 4563-0
E-mail: tourist-info@bad-breisig.de