On the first weekend in September, it's time for the Moers funfair, which attracts around 400,000 visitors to the city of the counts.

The traditional event has been offering plenty of fun and variety for young and old for over 170 years.

Around 200 showmen

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The funfair takes place at the Lloyd Multiplein at the harbour of Rotterdam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By tram - Oostkousdijk stop

By car:

- Venue: Lloyd Multiplein (Schiehaven)

Parking facilities:

- Q-Park Schiecentrale multi-storey car park

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