Festivities of Rutenfest in Ravensburg are set to commence
The 2025 Rutenfest: A Five-Day Celebration in Ravensburg, Germany
The charming town of Ravensburg will come alive with music, drumming, and vibrant parades as the annual Rutenfest returns from July 25 to July 29, 2025. This traditional festival, one of southern Germany’s oldest and largest town festivals, animates the town with a lively atmosphere and attracts thousands of visitors[1].
The festival commences with the Rutenfreitag on the 25th of July. At 6 PM, the handover of flags to the drum corps takes place on Marienplatz, followed by drumming at the same location. A separate opening with a barrel tapping on the festival grounds will take place at 7:30 PM[2].
The historical procession from the city center to Kuppelnau takes place on Monday morning during the Rutenfest[3]. Approximately 4,500 students and 1,000 musicians participate in this procession, adding to the festive atmosphere.
On Saturday at 6:30 PM, the Citizens' Meeting on the Marienplatz takes place, attended by thousands of people[4]. The Rutenfest ends with a fireworks display at night, providing a spectacular conclusion to the festivities.
The Rutenfest badge for 2025 features the Frauentor - the city gate leading towards Ulm[5]. The badge, which is changed each year to feature a different motif, costs nine euros, one euro more than last year[6].
Public transport for the festival is expanded, including additional night bus services from July 25 to 29, with extra rides until about 1:30 AM around Ravensburg city center and reinforced services on the parade day, July 28, to accommodate visitors[3].
For those looking to stay close to the action, Hotel Kaiserhof offers convenient accommodation options[1].
For the latest updates and more precise scheduling closer to or during the event, the official Rutenfest Ravensburg Instagram account and local websites should be consulted[5]. The Rutenfest is a significant event in the region's cultural calendar, and it is a traditional festival with a long history in Ravensburg[7].
[1] Ravensburg Tourism [2] Rutenfest Ravensburg [3] Ravensburg City Council [4] Ravensburg City Council [5] Rutenfest Ravensburg [6] Rutenfest Ravensburg [7] Ravensburg City Council
The historical procession during the Rutenfest, a significant event in the region's cultural calendar, takes place in the home-and-garden of Ravensburg, showcasing the lifestyle of the town with a lively atmosphere and vibrant parades. For travelers looking to immerse themselves in this festive environment, Hotel Kaiserhof offers accommodation options, located centrally within the home-and-garden of the celebration.
