Rinteln – Rintelner May Fair 2027

Rintelner Maimesse 2027 runs from Friday, 7 May to Monday, 10 May 2027. The town of Rinteln confirms these dates in its official events calendar. For four days, the historic old town becomes a lively funfair with rides, market stalls and food stands. The Maimesse brings together the distinctive Weser Renaissance setting and a market tradition that has grown over centuries. Specific rides and daily opening times for 2027 have not yet been fully announced.

Rintelner Maimesse 2027: Date and organiser

The City of Rinteln lists Friday, 7 May, to Monday, 10 May 2027 as the event dates. It is also the organiser of the Maimesse and the Herbstmesse. Although both events have the same long market tradition, they take place in different seasons and are separate editions. We therefore list the Rintelner Maimesse as a separate event series, not as a new edition of the Herbstmesse. The daily opening times for the funfair will be added once officially published.

Where is the Maimesse held in Rinteln?

The fair traditionally stretches across the historic old town around the market square. The church square and neighbouring streets may also be part of the festival site. The fairground businesses are set against the backdrop of the historic buildings. This combination of old town and amusement park is a major part of the event's appeal. If you are planning a visit, the market square is a useful central landmark. The exact site plan and any changes to access routes or parking for 2027 are not yet available.

Rintelner Maimesse 2027: Rides and stalls

The city describes the traditional fair as a major attraction, with over 80 showpeople and market traders as part of its usual line-up. However, this general figure is not a confirmed count for 2027. As well as rides, there are games, stalls and food and drink outlets. The carousels and other attractions that will actually be there in May 2027 are not yet fully known. We are therefore not listing individual rides from previous editions for now.

A market tradition dating back to the Middle Ages

According to the city, Rinteln's fair tradition dates back to 1392. At that time, residents were granted the right to hold two free church fairs each year. This long history continues to shape the spring and autumn fairs. The Maimesse is therefore not just a funfair visit, but also part of the city's history. The historic buildings and streets provide a special setting for the event. At the same time, the modern fair remains a meeting place for families, young people and visitors from the region.

Programme, opening times and family activities

No complete daily opening and closing times have yet been officially confirmed for 7 to 10 May 2027. A confirmed schedule for special family days, opening activities or possible fireworks has also not been published. We therefore do not carry over details from other years. The city generally highlights the fair's family-friendly character. However, prices for each ride, age restrictions and individual programmes may vary. Check the latest market and event schedule before your visit.

Getting there and official sources

Rinteln is in the Weser Uplands in Lower Saxony. The Maimesse takes place in the old town, centred on the historic market square, 31737 Rinteln. Market activity may cause temporary restrictions to traffic in the town centre. It has not yet been confirmed whether special parking or public transport rules apply for 2027. The confirmed date is published in the official events overview of the City of Rinteln. The city's Maimesse page provides more information about the fair. Find other fairs in our funfair calendar.