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Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt Opens With Expanded Transport and Tightened Security

Rail works prompt replacement services for the 609th edition.

Overview

  • The festival opened in Bad Dürkheim at 17:00 on 12 September and runs through 22 September.
  • Authorities expanded replacement transport between Deidesheim and Bad Dürkheim and scheduled hourly links to Freinsheim.
  • Drivers will find ten large parking areas, with a guarded bicycle park available near the grounds.
  • Security plans include bag and rucksack checks, vehicle barriers, coordinated policing and emergency services, and enforcement of the standing public-event knife ban.
  • Organisers highlight roughly 300 wines from 36 vendors in traditional Dubbegläser, plus around 20 rides, a 65-meter Ferris wheel, and two fireworks nights.