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Haldern, a journey through musical culture

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THE TRIP

An experience to remember

Rees, the oldest city in the Lower Rhine and region to which the charming village of Haldern belongs. It offers numerous attractions for the travellers who visit them. Most of the later medieval fortifications of the city, with the wall, round tower, mill and customs tower and watchtowers, remain intact today. One of the most beautiful Rhine walks in Germany, an excellent cycling network and spectacular scenery to discover.

Haldern hosts Germany’s best-kept musical secret, the Haldern Pop Festival. This welcoming destination is flooded with music for 3 days, with a wide and eclectic mix of represented genres as well as national and international talents.

Pedal along green paths, taste the best traditional dishes of the place, feel the warmth of its citizens, learn its history and traditions, and feel live music at one of the most special festivals in Europe. Feelings and new memories await you in Haldern, are you going to miss it?

STEP BY STEP

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival

Check-in at the accommodation.

Day 2. Culture on wheels

After breakfast. You will pick up your rental bikes at the Gissin shop before pedaling to Rees, where together with Detlev Leidenfrost, the official local guide, you will discover the historic city walls, their legends and their greatest secrets. Together, you will return to Haldern, where you will delve into its history and visit the most representative symbols of the city. Are you ready to travel in time? The Jagodic family will welcome you in their restaurant, one of the oldest in the province of Niederlhain. You will taste a menu of fresh and local products.

Day 3. The Rhine River, from Germany to the Netherlands

You will have breakfast and have fun on a boat trip along the Rhine River, one of the most important in Europe, to Arnheim. Upon returning, you will taste an exquisite snack in one of the best and oldest pastry shops in the municipality. Its owner Barbara decided not to move to a big city and continue the family tradition of offering the rest of the world their best sweets, today become traditional Haldern. Cherry cake Haldern, black bread, cake ‘Pumps’ or walnut delights, are some delights that you can try. Our mouths are watering!

Day 4. Are you ready for the Haldern Pop Festival?

Check-out of the accommodation, return of the rented bikes and check-in at the Festival campsite. Welcome to the Haldern Pop Festival!

Day 5. The Secrets of a Recording Studio

Mattias and Klaus will open the doors of their recording studio to show you their corners, their technical equipment and how they work. A place surrounded by nature, peace and relax. You will enjoy a delicious menu at a local restaurant. Jump into the Haldern Pop festival!

Day 6. Music, dance and good energies

Free day to sing, dance and create unique memories at the Haldern Pop Festival.

Day 7. Farewell

Check-out of the campsite. Before saying goodbye to Haldern, Stevens will welcome you to his family home of more than 400 years of history, to offer you a homemade breakfast, based on fruit cakes made with the freshest and healthiest products in the area.

MOMENTS FROM THE TRIP

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