Whit Monday in NRW: Discover the best events for family fun!

Whit Monday in NRW: Discover the best events for family fun!

Whit Monday on June 9, 2025 is just around the corner and North Rhine-Westphalia has a lot to offer. While the region traditionally hosts festivals and events, the Cologne area also shows off its most exciting side. Especially now, when the temperatures are rising and summer is just around the corner, you definitely shouldn't miss the highlights of this holiday. How 24rhine reports, there are a variety of excursion destinations and activities waiting to be discovered.

A very special event is the longest racing day of the year in Cologne. It starts at the Weidenpesch racecourse on Whit Monday from 1.30 p.m. Here, racing fans can experience the excitement of horse racing - the first race falls at 3:10 p.m. and the last at 8:55 p.m. There is an extensive program for families with pony rides, magic shows and even a bouncy castle. Gastronomic delicacies round off the day. If you're up for even more adventure, you definitely shouldn't miss the balloon festival in Bonn. 24000 Balloon lovers can live in the Rheinaue with over 40 balloon teams from June 6th to 9th - the highlight of the festival is the impressive balloon glows on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Knight festivals and cultural highlights

It will be exciting for all Middle Ages fans from June 7th to 9th at Satzvey Castle. The Knights Festival attracts with a new show entitled “VALKYRIA”, which is directed by the well-known director Thorsten “Loki” Loock. The castle has been opening its gates for 45 years now and delights visitors with a medieval market in which around 70 traders from various guilds offer their goods. Storytellers, minstrels and jugglers provide entertainment, while large knight camps bring the atmosphere of that time back to life. Of course, delicious homemade food and refreshing drinks should not be missing. So reported Satzvey Castle.

Not to be forgotten are the many fairs and city festivals that are held at various locations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Whether in Dortmund, Gütersloh or Neuss – there is something going on everywhere. These festivals not only bring traditional folk festival flair, but also a colorful program for the whole family.

Overview: What you shouldn't miss

Here is an overview of the most important events on Whit Monday:

• Längster Renntag des Jahres – Galopprennbahn Weidenpesch, Köln
• Ballonfestival in Bonn – Rheinaue
• Ritterfestspiele – Burg Satzvey, Mechernich
• Kunstmarkt am Wasserschloss Herten – Herten
• Moers-Festival – Diverse Locations in Moers

As part of Whit Monday, there are also numerous city festivals in various cities that bring the region to life. How ferien-und-ferien.de notes, the holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia offer a great opportunity to spend time with the family and experience the culture of the region.

So, pack up the family and enjoy the festivities in NRW. Whit Monday will be a day full of adventure and fun for young and old!