RUHR Festival Square

Bochum – Haltern – Hattingen – Herne – Recklinghausen

It’s party time in the discovery area RUHR Festival Square. Let the Musical STARLIGHT EXPRESS carry you away. The most successful musical at one single location, which has already been seen by more than 12 million visitors.


The Cranger fair is also a festival of superlatives; with 4 million visitors, it is one of the largest fun fairs in Germany. Under the motto “Aufruhr 1225!” you will travel to the darkest Middle Ages in the LWL Museum of Archaeology in Herne. The Middle Ages in the Ruhr Area will come alive for you with over 1,000 exhibits and exciting artistic programmes. The discovery area RUHR Festival Square offers fun and entertainment of an uncomparable nature. Join the fun when the Ruhr Area celebrates!

Global success at the RUHR Festival Square

High speed, action-filled stunts, technical finesse, romance and an unforgettable experience: all this is STARLIGHT EXPRESS. The history of the world championship of the locomotives will have you at the edge of your seat. MORE

Bild: Stadtmarketing Herne

Fun fair at the Rhein-Herne Canal …

A cruise, culture and shivaree in the moonlight of Wanne-Eickel MORE