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When the days slowly start to get longer again, the fun comes to town. The Datteln Spring Fair takes place on Neumarkt and Schützenplatz - with Sunday shopping. As usual, there will be reduced prices on Monday, which is traditionally a family day.

The funfair takes place in the town centre of Steinhagen.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus stop Steinhagen, ZOB

By car:

- Venue: Town centre

Parking facilities:

- Brinkstraße multi-storey car park

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What makes this

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In large, freely accessible

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