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The funfair takes place on the Gildeplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Doetinchem station (distance 600 metres)

By car:

- Venue: Gildeplein

Car park:

- Car park (Burgemeester Nieuwenhuijzenstraat)

- Centrum car park (Hoogstraat)

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