What to do This Weekend

 Historical Fair - Jahrhunderthalle Bochum until 1st March - Drive time 1hr 35 min

The Historical Fair focuses on lovingly restored historic rides , classic showmanship, and authentic attractions from past decades. Many of the exhibits date from around the turn of the 20th century to the mid-20th century and are still maintained and operated with great dedication.

The combination of mechanical precision, artistic design and traditional music conveys a genuine fairground feeling that is clearly distinct from modern funfairs. Tickets are available on the website here.

F1 Exhibition - Oberhausen Runs until 12th April - Drive time just under 2 hrs 

• Get up close to legendary race cars & originals from the history of Formula 1®
• Experience the past, present, and future of F1® with interactive challenges
• A unique exhibition with exclusive interviews & never-before-seen footage

The Fastest Lap Simulator - bookable additionally 🏎️

Feel the adrenaline rush and race for your personal best time in an F1® racing simulator on the Red Bull Ring. Experience what it feels like to sit behind the wheel of an F1® race car – with the official Playseat® F1® racing simulator. This simulator has been designed to replicate the seating position and posture of a real F1® driver as accurately as possible. Tickets bookable here.

Monet Immersive Exhibition - Phoenix Des Lumieres  until 12th March Dusseldorf Drive Time 1hr 20 mins 

Discover the masterpieces of Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, in an unprecedented digital art experience. Phoenix des Lumières transforms his most iconic works – from Impression, Sunrise to the Water Lilies – into an immersive journey of color, light, and music. Tickets available here.

Witch Trial Exhibition - Bad Oeynhausen - Drive time 1hr 5mins

Now at the Fairy Tale Museum . 

Between 1450 and 1750, approximately 60,000 people fell victim to the witch craze. Churches, cities, and universities profited from this murderous justice system. The exhibition shows how paranoia, superstition, and the lust for power poisoned entire communities.The museum has brought together an exhibition of actual trial records.