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When you think of Schwabach, gold immediately springs to mind, but at the Kinderkirchweih it is the eyes of the young visitors that really sparkle. It’s not a huge, chaotic fair, but rather the cosy heart of the town, spread out right on Königsplatz.

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park

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