Germany: Weekend Guide

Labour Day celebrations in Germany this Friday create a three day weekend.  

• Rubbish collections locally will  move to Saturday the 2nd May due to the Public Holiday.
• You can now book places for the Leeds Rhinos summer activity week. €50 per child use this link .

30th Apr - Walpurgisnacht - Harz Mountains 

Walpurgis Night is a Pagan festival dating back 1000 years, people of the Harz Mountains celebrated a spring festival. Nowadays associated with Witches and Warlocks like a springtime Halloween. Find events across the Harz mountains here.

1st May - Möppi's Pond Skim - Winterberg - Free

The legendary Pond Skim returns to Winterberg! Free event. 1hr 15 mins drive time

From 11 am try your luck at the pond skim competition. A fun event in the style of a Red Bull sop box event. Grab anything that slides and see how far you can go!. Free to join in (Though limited spots).

1st May Schloss Summer Opening Celebrations - Schloss Neuhaus - Free 11 am

The SchlossSommer 2026 festival kicks off in full swing on its opening day,The Schloß Neuhaus fire department, along with many other clubs and organizations, will be presenting themselves and their projects. visitors can enjoy refreshments in two beer gardens and at numerous food stalls.

2nd May Paderborn Record Fair - Schutzenhof Paderborn - 11 am 

Fans of records can purchase rare releases and CD collectors will find everything up to latest releases. 40 stands to browse.

1st - 3rd May Monster Truck Show - Bielefeld

The Lagrin Monster Truck Show team promises to be even more spectacular in 2026, with even more impressive jumps and stunning vehicle technology. Fans can look forward to roaring engines, thundering tires, and finely tuned stunts that will have the crowd on their feet.

Family-friendly ticket options and combination offers make the show an unforgettable experience for all ages. Book tickets here.