Torch Swim on the Moselle (Bernkastel-Kues)
Fackelschwimmen in Bernkastel-Kues49°55′ N 7°04′ EFolk customDec 5, 2026Seasonal
On Saturday 5 December 2026 more than 100 sport divers swim the Moselle at Bernkastel-Kues carrying torches (confirmed), and St Nicholas follows by boat with gifts for the children. Families watch it free from the riverbank.
Dates and hours
- December 5, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
The swimmers set off along the river below the old town while the market runs above them. St Nicholas rides alongside in a boat and hands out presents to children waiting on the bank.
Worth knowing
- Find a spot on the Moselle bank early, then walk up to the market afterwards.
Quick answers about Torch Swim on the Moselle (Bernkastel-Kues)
When is the Bernkastel-Kues torch swim in 2026?
The torch swim on the Moselle at Bernkastel-Kues takes place on Saturday 5 December 2026. The market page has not published a start time.
What are the opening hours of Torch Swim on the Moselle (Bernkastel-Kues)?
Torch Swim on the Moselle (Bernkastel-Kues) is open the market page gives the date but no start time.