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As always, the spring festival will take place on Viehmarktplatz in 2024. Visitors can look forward to rides such as bumper cars and carousels, test their skills at shooting and dart throwing or enjoy sweet and savoury treats.

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The Schätzele

Around 70 showmen and rides look forward to your visit.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ahlen railway station (distance to the fairground 1 km)

By car - Venue: Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz

Parking facilities:

- Mammutpfad car park (chargeable)

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