North Rhine-Westphalia is full of experiences that will inspire you! Whether exciting adventures, thrilling discoveries or relaxing time-outs - here you will find events that will make your trip unforgettable. Let yourself be inspired by inspiring pictures, exciting facts and a wide range of possibilities. Discover the special highlights in NRW and plan your next unforgettable break!
Experiences in NRWUnforgettable moments await you
- ExtraSchicht. The night of industrial culture
Ruhr Tourismus GmbH, Foto: Ravi Sejk, At many of the ExtraSchicht industrial sites, fireworks await at the end of the event. The view is directed towards the sky, the rockets are flying Metropole Ruhr, Oberhausen Date : 28. Jun 2025At ExtraSchicht, guests experience a cultural night of superlatives: around 500 events at 40 to 50 venues in 20 different cities turn the Ruhr region into a unique cultural metropolis. - Flax market at Linn Castle
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Flachsmarkt gemeinnütziger Verein e.V., Around 45,000 visitors are drawn to the Flachsmarkt in Krefeld every year Museum Burg Linn, Krefeld Date : 7. Jun 2025 - 9. Jun 2025When visiting the flax market at Linn Castle, guests can look over the shoulders of professionals as they create artistic objects such as ornate pottery, melodious instruments and beautiful fabric work. Knights' tournaments and air shows provide an exuberant atmosphere away from the stalls. - Japan Day Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH, Around 630,000 visitors flock to Japan Day every year to see fascinating shows and take part in the workshop program Burgplatz, Düsseldorf Date : 24. May 2025Discover the Japan Day Düsseldorf, the festival in honor of German-Japanese friendship. - Münsterland Castles and Palaces Day
Münsterland e.V., Foto: Philipp Foelting, The Castles and Palaces Day takes travelers into another world Kulturabteilung Kreis Coesfeld, Lüdinghausen Date : 16. Jun 2025Around 40 historic buildings, some of which are not otherwise open to the public, make for a day full of history. Sporty guests can travel from one venue to the next in walking or cycling groups. - Day of Gardens and Parks
LWL-Initiative Gärten und Parks in Westfalen-Lippe, Foto: Sarah Bömer, Visitors can discover wonderful blooms between hedges and flowerbeds at the Day of Gardens and Parks in Westphalia-Lippe LWL-Initiative Gärten und Parks in Westfalen-Lippe, Münster Date : 14. Jun 2025 - 15. Jun 2025On the Day of Gardens and Parks in Westphalia-Lippe, guests can explore wonderful places of nature on a route of their own choosing. Every year, around 150 public and private sites take part in the weekend of action. A guided tour and cultural program completes the colorful offer. - Tolkien Days
Stefan Claaßen, Dwarves and wizards mingle with the guests of the Tolkien Days Deutsche Tolkien Gesellschaft e. V., Geldern Date : 13. Jun 2025 - 15. Jun 2025The Tolkien Days in Geldern are Europe's largest fan gathering dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien's works such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Little Hobbit". Visitors can learn more about the influence of the famous author and live role-playing.
