Volksfest Nurnberg
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Mix together a parade of beer carriages and marching bands, a funfair featuring swooping roller coasters, water rides, and a giant ferris wheel, and stalls serving up savory Bavarian bratwurst and roast chicken and you get the Nürnberger Volksfest. One of Bavaria's most scenic cities, Nuremberg celebrates the region's culture with two annual two-week folk fests, one in late March and the second in late August. The festivals date back to 1826, when locals organized a celebration for the birthday of King Ludwig I. While traditional costumes, cuisine, and crafts remain a part of today's events, the neon-lit funfair adds a dazzling modern element that attracts visitors from far and wide.