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

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

The Whit Monday on June 9, 2025 is just around the corner and North Rhine-Westphalia has a lot to offer. While the region traditionally comes up with festivals and events, the Cologne surroundings are also evident from its most exciting side. Especially now when the temperatures rise and the summer is at the door, you shouldn't miss the highlights of this holiday. As 24rhein, there is a variety of excursion targets and promotions, who are waiting to be discovered.

A very special event is the longest race day of the year in Cologne. On Whit Monday from 1.30 p.m. Here racing fans can experience the tension of the horse racing - the first race falls at 3:10 p.m. and the last one at 8:55 p.m. For families there is an extensive program with pony rides, magic shows and even a bouncy castle. Gastronomic delicacies round off the day. If you fancy even more adventures, you shouldn't miss the balloon festival in Bonn. 24000 Ballon lovers can be found in the Rheinaue from June 6th to 9th Ballon teams Life- the highlight of the festival are the impressive balloon glow on Saturday and Sunday evening.

knight festival and cultural highlights

For all medieval fans, it will be exciting at Satzvey Castle from June 7th to 9th. The knight's festivals lure with a new show under the title "Valkyria", which is staged by the well -known director Thorsten "Loki" Loock. The castle has been opening its goals for 45 years and inspires with a medieval market drive, in which around 70 retailers from various guilds offer their goods. Stories meters, players and jugglers provide entertainment, while large knights bring the atmosphere of the time to alive again. Of course, delicious homemade dishes and refreshing drinks should not be missing. For example, Satzvey .

not to forget are also the many fun fair and city festivals, which are held in different locations in NRW. Whether in Dortmund, Gütersloh or Neuss - something is 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:

• Longest race day of the year - GalopPreensbahn Weidenpesch, Cologne
• balloon festival in Bonn - Rheinaue
• Ritterfestpiele - Satzvey Castle, Mechernich
• art market at the Herten Wasserchloss - Herten
• Moers Festival -various locations in Moers

As part of Whit Monday, numerous city festivals can also be found in different cities that bring the region to life. Like Ferien-und-feiertagen.de , the holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia offer a great opportunity to experience time with the family and experience the culture of the region.

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