August Things To Do Around Spangdahlem has several fun events going on as well as some other interesting things to go see during this month. Some of the most popular one are the Wittlich Pig Fest, Hot Air Ballon festival, & the Manderschied Medieval festival! Again these are generally no more than 3 hours away, although I may throw in one or two further away ones if I think that they are something to consider.
Sadly this will be my last Things to Do Around Spangdahlem list, you can always search the months from the previous year as well using the search box or drop down by months on the right side bar, I’ll soon be posing Guam adventures!
There are Things To Do for everyone! Some include Harry Potter, Pork sandwiches, hot air balloons, jousting & more! There has got to be one that you will find interesting and want to check out!
I’ve also included a printable file at the bottom so that you can print it out and easily see what is going on. Some of the events are this weekend so if you don’t get to them this year you can always add them to your list for next year. I’ll also be blogging about the ones that we get to visit so check back and see if they are worth taking a trip to.
Below is a list of upcoming Things To Do, please note many of the websites are in German only so use Google Chrome and it will translate the page for you. It will include the festival, website, dates, and how far from Spangdahlem & Ramstein.
2016 August Things To Do
Harry Potter Exhibition – in Brussels, Belgium June 30th – Sept. 11th
Go check out the wizarding world of Harry Potter! Discounted tickets on Tuesdays, more info on website
Approximately 2.5 hours from Spangdahlem, 3 hours from Ramstein
http://www.expoharrypotter.be/
Vianden Medieval Festival – in Vianden, Luxembourg July 30th – Aug 7th
Medieval festival with entertainment, food, and fun. Website has more info.
Approximately 48 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 56 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.castle-vianden.lu/festival-historique-2015/index.html
Homburg Flea Market – in Homburg, Germany Aug. 6th
Biggest flea market & antiques in Southwest Germany, head out to find some goods! More info on website
Approximately 1 hour 20 mins from Spangdahlem, 20 mins from Ramstein
http://www.flohmarkt.homburg.de/content/pages/1359.htm
Castle Festival – in Cochem, Germany August 6th & 7th
A medieval festival at Reichsburg complete with jugglers, merchants, reenacted battles and more! More info on website
Approximately 50 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 45 mins from Ramstein
http://www.burg-cochem.de/burgfest.html?&L=1
Apple Wine Festival – in Frankfurt, Germany August 12th-16th
Apple wine, music, vendors, and merchandise, website has more info.
Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 45 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.frankfurt-tourismus.de/en/Media/Events/Frankfurt-Apple-Wine-Festival
Streeta(rt)nimation – in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg August 13th – 14th
Check out the mimes, musicians, tumblers and more as you stroll through the city, more info on website
Approximately 57 from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 35 mins from Ramstein
http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/specialevents/streeta-rt-nimation
Schuberfouer – in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg August 18th – September 9th
Huge fair that was originally started in 1340, more info on website
Approximately 57 from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 35 mins from Ramstein
http://www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/specialevents/schueberfouer
Mosel Ballon Fiesta – in Föhren, Germany August 19th-20th
Hot air balloons and family fun, see website for more info and map to location
Approximately 35 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein.
http://www.moselballonfiesta.de
We checked this out last year you can read about it HERE
Wittlich Pig Festival in Wittlich, Germany August 19th – 22nd
There will be rides, parade, food, music and more! See the website for program details.
Approximately 18 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 10 mins from Ramstein.
http://saeubrenner.wittlich.de/
We tried this our last year you can read about it HERE
Historical Burgenfest – in Manderschied, Germany August 27th & 28th
Medieval festival with food, tumblers, jousting, fire eaters, and much more! Website has more details.
Approximately 27 minutes from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 23 mins from Ramstein.
http://www.burgenfest.info/englisch.htm
This was a fun festival we visited last year, read about it HERE
European Elvis Festival – in Bad Nauheim, Germany August 19th – 21st
Concerts, cadillac parade, markets and more! More info on website
Approximately 2 hours 24 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 50 mins from Ramstein
https://www.bad-nauheim.com/culture/elvis-european-home/european-elvis-festival.html
Backfischfest – in Worms, Germany August 27th – September 4th
Wine & folk festival with Fish, fireworks, fair and more! More info on website
Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem, 55 mins from Ramstein
http://www.backfischfest.de/backfischfest/index.php
The printable has the list of the 12 things to do that are within 3 hours or less from Spangdahlem, you can download it HERE
Hope you get to some great events this month! I’d love to hear your experience if you get a chance to visit any of the festivals!
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