The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

A total of about 120 stands and attractions are spread throughout the entire city centre.

The Christkindlesmarkt forms the traditional heart of the event and is divided into two main areas: the so-called ‘Lichtweihnacht’ (Christmas of Lights) unfolds on the market square against the backdrop of the iconic pyramid and the town hall. Here,

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

The glass-domed Cambomare includes a large sauna area and a covered bathing area. The attraction of the baths are the two slides: The 92-metre-long Black Hole tube slide and the 122-metre-long Crazy River tire slide, which is reminiscent of a wild river

In Bonn, the funfair is the lively centrepiece of one of the most spectacular weekends on the Middle Rhine as part of the Rhine in Flames festival. While the Rheinaue is the venue for a huge public festival with concerts and cultural performances during

The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

The city of Limburg invites you to the Oktoberfest on the fairground and in the festival hall in Ste.-Foy-Straße.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Limburg railway station (distance 1.2 km)

- by bus - bus stop Ste.-Foy-Straße/Marktplatz

By

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