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There will also be a medieval market on the castle hill this year.

The

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The funfair takes place at Europapark.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alphen a/d Rijn station (distance 550 metres)

By car:

- Venue: Europapark

Car park:

- De Atlas multi-storey car park (Brabantstraat 312)