Was ist los in Franken? March 15, 2019

ANSBACH, Germany (March 15, 2019) – “Was ist los in Franken?” details off-post community events and activities occurring throughout the Franconian region.

Music Night Herrieden The “Musiknacht Herrieden,“ the annual Herrieden pub crawl, takes place Saturday, March 23. Six locations in Herrieden feature live music, starting at 8 p.m. One ticket buys admission for the whole night. Locations include Zum Bergwirt, Limbacher, Sportheim, Zur Sonne, Enzo, and Cafe Linde. Tickets for 11 euros can be purchased in all participating locations before the event, or for 13 euros at the door. A shuttle bus transports party-goers between Marktplatz and Bergwirt between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/ or   https://www.facebook.com/events


Spring Awakening – Rothenburg ob der Tauber Many different events welcome the spring season in Rothenburg o.d. Tauber between March 30 and April 30. Easter fountains are decorated, restaurants serve special dishes and guided tours explain historical background. To learn more about the Rothenburg activities, go to www.rothenburg.de


Osterbrunnen A few weeks before Easter many Franconian communities adorn their well or fountain with fresh spring greens and hand-painted colorful eggs. The origins of the “Osterbrunnen” tradition can be traced back to the Fränkische Schweiz (‘Franconian Switzerland’), a region located between the cities of Bamberg, Bayreuth and Forchheim, from where it spread to other areas. Tourists flock to the Fränkische Schweiz as participants of Osterbrunnen tours, hikers and bikers combine their outings with stops at different locations to admire the many little works of art. The tourist offices of the region offer different routes and locations for visitors. For a sample list of Osterbrunnen villages, go to https://www.fraenkische-schweiz.com/de/erleben/sehenswert/osterbrunnen/osterbrunnen.html


Easter Market in Nürnberg The traditional annual Ostermarkt takes place on Nürnberg’s Hauptmarkt April 5 – 22. More than 80 vendors are offering household products, wood and ceramic crafts, curtains, clothes, books and much more. Opening hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m; closed Good Friday, April 19! To learn more, go to http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/marktamt/ostermarkt.html


Street food and open shops in Ansbach A street food market happens April 6 downtown from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hungry shoppers can sample pulled pork, burgers vegan dishes or Spanish paella, while the kids can enjoy face painting and a bouncy castle. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com


Open House at the Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Ansbach The mini zoo for rescued tigers and other exotic animals in Ansbach-Wallersdorf is hosting their monthly open house Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Guided tours take place every full hour. Visitors will be well taken care of with beverages and food. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com


Frühlingsfest – Nürnberg The annual spring fest, considered the largest of its kind in Northern Bavaria, is scheduled for April 20 through May 5 at the Dutzendteich in Nürnberg. Visitors find the latest fair rides, several beer tents, food galore and many special events.   Wednesdays are family days with reduced prices between 1 and 9 p.m. For more details, map and opening hours go to www.volksfest-nuernberg.de


Spring fest in Bad Windsheim The Bad Windsheim spring fest is open April 20 – 28 at Festplatz am Schießwasen (Am Schießwasen 2); for details contact the Bad Windsheim Tourist Office at Tel. 09841/402-0 or tourismus@bad-windsheim.de


Wochenmarkt Ansbach The Wochenmarkt Ansbach is a typical German market featuring fresh goods like vegetables, flowers, meats, home-made noodles or ice cream, fresh-baked bread, cheeses and other dairy products. The vendors are often farmers from the area, who sell their own products. They set up their carts and stands on Martin-Luther-Platz twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (except German holidays).


Second Hand Bazaars for Parents Parents are cleaning out the closets of their ever-growing offspring and take it to numerous “Kinderbasars” or “Baby-Basars” happening in the area this time of the year. Look for posters or flyers advertising the bazaars for second hand clothing, toys and equipment; usually they take place on a Saturday afternoon in the local church annex, school or community center.


Volksmarch Hiking Days Volksmarches or “Internationale Wandertage” are a form of non-competitive physical fitness training, which takes the participants through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany.  The walking distance varies from 5 to 10 or 20 kilometer routes on scenic trails through forests, along rivers and lakes or around historic sites. There is no set start time, but a window of time for hikers to start the route, and finish it at their own pace. Trails are typically marked well along the way. Many trails are stroller-friendly and provide great opportunity to explore the countryside. After the walk the local hiking clubs usually offer food and drink in a hall or tent, sometimes even at a half-way point. Avid hikers can get a hiking passport stamped each place they participate, and many clubs reward their visitors with a small token. To find local hikes, visit https://www.dvv-wandern.de/regionales-angebot/franken.html.

Volksmarch Hike in Langenzenn A Wandertag with distances of 5, 10 and 20 km takes place April 6 & 7 in Langenzenn. Starting point is the Stadthalle Langenzenn (Pfaffenleite 16, 90579 Langenzenn); starting times 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.dvv-wandern.de/Langenzenn to learn more.

Guided hike around Rothenburg A guided hike in the area of Rothenburg o.d. Tauber takes place April 12, starting at 2 p.m. at the Sporthalle (Erlbacher Straße 5, 91541 Rothenburg o.d.T.) Available distances are 6 and 11 kilometers. To learn more, visit www.dvv-wandern.de/rothenburg




The information on local host nation events is provided through the auspices of the USAG Ansbach Public Affairs Office (PAO). All details provided are for informational purposes only and are a representation of typical events conducted in the local community. The PAO grants no element of exclusivity to any outside agency or business and any reference to commercial or retail activities implies no endorsement or recommendation by the U. S. Army or its agencies. Participation in any event or activity described herein is strictly voluntary and should be done so only after careful advisement and consideration of the safety and security environment at each specific location.

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