Volksmarch in Franken
Volksmarches have been popular with Americans stationed in Europe for decades, and with winter on its way out and the weather gradually improving, the hiking season is about to pick up again. Participants in Germany can typically choose from 5/6k, 10k or 20k distances; hikers don't start all at once, but within a certain time frame and cover the chosen distance at their own pace. Food and drinks are sold on location and registration is possible on site. It is best to contact the listed point of contact for exact starting times, updates and detailed location information. For other locations within Germany, visit www.dvv-wandern.de.
Here is a quick look at upcoming Volksmarches in Franconia:
- April 6 and 7 in Grub am Forst (5/10/20 km), Wanderfreunde Grub am Forst, 09561-26471 or wolfgang.dreilich@googlemail.com Start time: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 or 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 7 at Turnhalle, Haarther Ring 15, 96271 Grub am Forst -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/grub_am_forst.pdf.
- April 6 and 7 in Langenzenn (5/10/20 km), Wanderfreunde Alte Veste Zirndorf, 09103-1812. Start time: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stadthalle, Pfaffenleite 16, 90579 Langenzenn -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/langenzenn.pdf.
- April 13 and 14 in Creussen: Hike (5/10/20 km) and bike (25k); Wanderfreunde Funkendorf-Creussen, 09270-399, Start time: Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday 7 to 11 a.m. at Mehrzweckhalle, Bahnhofstr. 11, 95473 Creussen -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/funkendorf-1.pdf.
- April 13 and 14 in Höchstadt (5/10/20 km); Wanderfreunde Höchstadt, 09193-3351. Start time: 6 a.m. to noon at An der Steige 5, Aischtalhalle, 91315 Höchstadt a.d. Aisch -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/hchstadt.pdf.
- April 27 and 28 in Görau (6/10/20 km); Wanderverein Görau e.V., 09278/774828, vorstand@wanderverein-goerau.de, www.wanderverein-goerau.de. Start time: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. - April 27 and 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 28 at Festhalle am Orseingang von Görau, 95466 Weidenberg -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/grau.pdf.
- April 27 and 28 in Burk (5/10/20 km); Wanderfreunde Burk e.V., 09822/1614. Start time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 at Meierndorfer Strasse 4, 91596 Burk -- www.dvv-wandern.de/files/file/burk.pdf.
Easter in the Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
The Handwerkerhof in Nürnberg, a medieval enclosure across from the main train station, is now decorated in Easter fashion; all the little traditional houses, stores and restaurants and the well will feature season greens, colorful eggs and more. The Handwerkerhof is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the stores are open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. To learn more, visit www.handwerkerhof.de.
Spring Fest in Bad Windsheim
The annual spring fest in Bad Windsheim, now through April 7, offers rides, musical entertainment and food daily, starting at 2 p.m. at the Festplatz am SchieYwasen. For details visit www.tourismus.bad-windsheim.de.
Flamenco Festival in Würzburg
The Flamenco Festival in Würzburg presents itself with an entertaining program, showing Flamenco dance in traditional and modern ways. The festival takes place now through April 7 in the Mainfrankentheater Würzburg and the Zehntscheune Weingut Juliusspital. To learn more, visit www.wueflamencofestival.com.
Spring Fest in Nürnberg
The annual spring fest at the Dutzendteich in Nürnberg is scheduled now through April 14. For details, map and opening hours, visit www.volksfest-nuernberg.de.
Bamberg Spring Fest
The Bamberger Frühjahrsplärrer is one of the largest spring fests in the area. It takes place at the Plärrerplatz an der Breitenau (ZeppelinstraYe) now through April 14 and is open daily from 2 to 9:30 p.m. and 1 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For details visit www.schausteller-bamberg.de.
Abba Tribute Live Show in Ansbach
The ABBA World Revival Show takes place in the Ansbacher Kammerspiele (Maximilianstr. 27a) April 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Garden Fair in Bamberg
The outdoor garden fair, Blüte & Ambiente, on Böhmerwiese (HeiliggrabstraYe 57) is April 12 through 14 and offers colorful information and entertainment for the whole family. Be inspired by new plants, decoration, crafts and much more. Opening hours are Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A free shuttle bus takes visitors to the fair from the park-and-ride lot at Breitenau and the stop "Ottokirche." Admission is 7 Euros for adults; children younger than 14 enter free; dogs are welcome if on a leash. To learn more, visit www.bluete-ambiente.de.
Tulip Festival in Pappenheim
The tulip festival "Tulipomania" in Pappenheim (BahnhofstraYe) takes place April 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It honors Count Friedrich Ferdinand von Pappenheim with groups in historical costumes, musicians and singers. To learn more, visit www.pappenheim.de.
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