Was ist los in Franken? Sept. 11, 2015

Altstadtfest Nürnberg

The Altstadtfest Nürnberg is one of the most popular fests in the Franconian region. It takes place Sept. 17 to 28 at the Hans-Sachs-Platz and Insel Schütt, which turn into fest grounds with wooden huts that offer local culinary specialties. For more on the Altstadtfest and other events in and near the Franconian region, visit “Was ist los in Franken?” weekly for updates. (Photo courtesy of Nuernberg.de)

ANSBACH, Germany (Sept. 11, 2015) — “Was ist los in Franken?” details off-post community events and activities occurring throughout Lower, Upper and Middle Franconia.

German school break
The summer break in Bavaria ends Sept. 14; the children in Baden-Wuerttemberg finish two days earlier. Expect heavy traffic and long traffic jams, especially on the Autobahns going south and coming back during that time. For current traffic updates, visit www.bayerninfo.de (in English), www.adac.de/reise_freizeit/verkehr , www.verkehrsinfo.de or www.verkehrsinformation.de.

Burggrabenfest zu Nürnberg
The Burggrabenfest in Nürnberg is a medieval fest for the whole family, taking place on Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13 in the city moat. Show fights, camp life and fire spectacles bring back life from the Middle Ages. Young knights can spend their energy on a knight’s playground, try their talent with balancing on a rope, or compete with bow and arrow.
Opening hours are Friday from 2 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free for children younger than three years old, €3 euros for children ages 4 through 12 and €6 for everyone 13 years and older. Family tickets for two adults and two children are €6. To learn more, visit www.burggrabenfest.de.

Flea Market in Nürnberg
Germany’s largest flea market, the Trempelmarkt in Nürnberg, takes place twice a year. This fall it takes place Sept. 11 and 12. More than 4,000 vendors offer their junk and treasures on and around the Hauptmarkt Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Taking public transportation is recommended since parking will be very limited. To learn more, visit http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/marktamt/trempel.html.

Altstadtfest – Nürnberg
The traditional Altstadtfest downtown Nürnberg Sept. 17 to 28 is one of the most popular highlights in the Franconian event calendar. The Hans-Sachs-Platz and Insel Schütt turn into fest grounds with wooden huts that offer local culinary specialties. The entertainment program includes cultural and traditional events, like the Fischerstechen, an event that includes boats on the river and people with long poles pushing each other off the boats. Program details and other information can be found at www.altstadtfest-nue.de.

Herrieder Kirchweih
The annual Kirchweih in Herrieden takes place at the Festplatz Sept. 18 through 21. Join the mayor and residents for the opening ceremony on Friday at 7 p.m. in the tent. The stores will be open in Herrieden Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Grafflmarkt – Fürth
The Grafflmarkt in Fürth, a large flea market downtown, takes place Sept 18 and 19 between Gustavstrasse, Grüner Markt and Paisleyplatz. Opening times are Friday 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Simon & Garfunkel Revival Band – Ansbach
The Simon & Garfunkel Revival Band presents the classic songs by the popular duo at the Ansbach Kammerspiele Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. To learn more about the concert, visit www.kammerspiele.com.

Oktoberfest in München
The Oktoberfest in München – the original Oktoberfest – is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world’s largest fair with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year. It started out as a royal wedding celebration in October 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The fields, where the celebration took place, were named Theresienwiese (“Therese’s Meadow”) in honor of the crown princess.
The Oktoberfest, also known as the “Wies’n,” takes place on München’s Theresienwiese Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. The midway is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (30 minutes longer on the weekends); the beer tents have the same opening hours, but the last beer will be served an hour before closure.
Highlights of the Oktoberfest – besides the numerous rides, attractions and tents – include the opening parade of the Wiesn-Wirte (tent owners) Sept. 19 at 11 a.m., the traditional garb and master shooters parade Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. or the traditional gun-salute on the steps of the Bavaria monument at noon Oct. 5.
On the busier days, like the weekends, visitors are advised to refrain from bringing small children and strollers. Official family days with reduced prices are Tuesdays from noon to 6 p.m. Since there is no parking anywhere close to the location, visitors are encouraged to come to town by train or take advantage of the park & ride system and leave their vehicle at a public transportation stop outside of the city.
For more information about the Oktoberfest, visit www.oktoberfest.de/en.

Two-city run Merkendorf/Wolframs-Eschenbach
The annual “2 Städtelauf” between Merkendorf and Wolframs-Eschenbach takes place Sept. 26. There will be a 21.1k half marathon, a 10k citizen run, a 6k “hobby” run/walk, a 3k student run and a 300m Bambini run. Registration deadline is Sept. 20, but late registration is possible on site until one hour before the race. For more details, fees and registration, visit www.merkendorf.de or www.wolframs-eschenbach.de.

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 distances varies from 5-, 10-, or 20-kilometer routes to 42-, 50- and event 60-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.

* Sept. 12 and 13: Oberasbach, 6, 10, 20, and 42 km with 1. Nürnberger Volkslaufclub, 0911-698065. Start: Sat. 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6, 10, 20 km) and 6:30 to 9 a.m. (42 km), Sun. 6:30 a.m. to noon (6, 10, 20 km) and 6:30 to 9 a.m. (42 km) at DJK-Halle, St. Johannes-Straße 6, 90522 Oberasbach. To learn more, visit http://www.dvv-wandern.de/files/documents/ausschreibungen_wandertage/fr/2015/Oberasbach%2012.09%20u.%2013.09.2015.pdf.

* Sept. 19 and 20: Fürth, 5 and 10 km with Treue Husaren Fürth, 0171-3758241. Start: 7 a.m. to noon at Liguister Turnhalle, Liguisterweg, 90766 Fürth-Unterfarrnbach. To learn more, visit http://www.dvv-wandern.de/files/documents/ausschreibungen_wandertage/fr/2015/Fuerth%2019.%20u.%2020.09.2015.pdf .


For “Was ist los in Franken?” on the Army News Service, visit www.army.mil/article/113592.

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