Overview

• The 588th Cranger Kirmes runs July 31–August 10 in Herne with over four million visitors expected.
• On July 24 Stadt Herne introduced marked walkways, five guarded bike stations, e-bike charging points and ten-minute shuttle buses from a new 260-space park-and-ride lot at the A42.
• Partial closures of Heerstraße and Dorstener Straße begin July 25 with timed evening shutdowns of Hertener Straße during the festival and earlier restrictions on Family Day.
• Local residents and permit holders retain access during closures while dedicated bus lanes and designated routes aim to keep traffic flowing.
• The long-running “Fight Club” boxing tent will be absent after its new owner opted out, but site manager Alexander Neumann confirms a replacement attraction is coming soon.