Autumn Festival adventure: The best events in NRW on weekends!

Autumn Festival adventure: The best events in NRW on weekends!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, an exciting weekend is imminent that offers numerous events. On October 5 and 6, in keeping with the Day of German Unity, there will be many festivals and Thanksgiving celebrations that invite you to celebrate and stroll. The Sprödentalkirmes in Krefeld, which runs until Sunday and attracts many visitors, is particularly remarkable. In addition to the fun fair, there are numerous other activities that pull the citizens and guests on the streets.

The various autumn and Thanksgiving festivals offer an excellent opportunity to grab fresh air and experience local culture. The city of Cologne is stimulated by the Cologne marathon, in which over 30,000 athletes run through the city center and celebrate their successes at an after-run party at Neumarkt. Many cities in the whole region invite you to markets, fun fair and special events.

fair and markets in NRW

A highlight is the autumn fair in Ahlen, which takes place from October 3rd to 8th. Here, visitors not only expect classic rides such as Break Dance and Ghostbahn, but also exciting innovations. On the traditional family day, families in particular can benefit from low prices. The fun fair has established itself as an integral part of the autumn traditions and attracts numerous people every year.

• where? Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz, 59229 Ahlen
• when? Thursday, 3rd to Tuesday, October 8, 2024

But not only in Ahlen there are fun fair. Events also take place in various cities in NRW:

• Sprödentalkirmes in Krefeld: until October 6, 2024
• autumn fair in Lingen: 3rd to October 7, 2024
• Autumn fair in Bochum Wattenscheid: 3rd to October 8, 2024
• Autumn fair in Rheda-Wiedenbrück: 3rd to October 7, 2024
• Michaelkirmes in Zülpich: 3rd to October 6, 2024

Cologne marathon attracts athletes

The Cologne Marathon, which starts on Sunday, is another big event. The route leads through the city center to the historic Cologne cathedral. The participation is enormous, but spectators can cheer on the athletes on the route. The event includes various distances, from full marathon distance to seasons and children's races. Инкубаторы.

• where? Start at Ottoplatz; Goal at the Cologne Cathedral
• when? Sunday, October 6, 2024

In addition, a large Street Food & Music Festival in Bochum ensures variety. From Wednesday to Sunday, visitors can enjoy international delicacies from 25 food trucks and have various musicians entertained. Admission is free of charge, which makes the event particularly attractive.

• where? Europaplatz, Bergbaumuseum, 44791 Bochum
• when? October 6, 2024

Of course there are also more traditional festivals, such as the 125th anniversary of the fruit market in Leichlingen. Here is a colorful program that ranges from handicrafts to information on ecological topics, to children's festival.

• where? Alter & Neuer Stadtpark Leichlingen
• when? October 3rd to October 6th, daily from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

The extended weekend is ideal for bringing yourself closer to a piece of regional culture and community life. Families in particular benefit from the diverse offers that range from exciting rides to music and food festivals.

The Oktoberfest in Cologne are particularly inviting for catering lovers. They create a festive atmosphere with traditional Bavarian music and specialties, as well as actions such as free drinks in traditional costumes. The combination of culinary delights and sociable hustle and bustle is a must for everyone who wants to experience the Oktoberfest feeling.

• where? brewing world and MS Rhine fantasy, Cologne
• when? Saturday, October 5 from 7 p.m.

whether fun fair, marathon or autumn markets - the weekend in NRW promises varied experiences for all age groups. Further information on the events can be found here .