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The festival

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The funfair takes place in the city centre on the Marktplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wormerveer station (distance 1 km)

- by bus - bus stop Marktplein

By car:

- Venue: Marktplein

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Wormerveer Noord)

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