Fun fair in Düren: attractions and highlights in 2025!

Fun fair in Düren: attractions and highlights in 2025!

There are only a few weeks left until the Annakirmes in Düren, which is held byJuly 26 to August 3, 2025takes place. After an exciting discussion about demurrage fees and possible last-minute commitments, the organizers presented exciting highlights at a press conference that will captivate visitors. Every year, this folk festival in the region attracts around a million people who can look forward to, among other things, a large fireworks display. With its colorful mix of rides, the Annakirmes ensures an unforgettable experience - and not just for adrenaline junkies!

Particularly noteworthy this year is the carousel “Eva’s Ride to Paradise”, which has existed since 1939 and is now given monument status. There will also be the new attraction “Mad Max”, which provides thrills with either 360° rotation or 120° swing. The highlight of the fair will be the “Around the World” chain plane80 meters highTake to the skies while the “Gladiator” ride thrills with speeds of up to 90 km/h and a height of 62 meters. This will be another highlightDüren Ferris wheelwhich is represented at the Annakirmes for the first time with 50 meters.

Attractions for young and old

The Annakirmes doesn't just have a lot to offer for big roller coaster fans. There are a variety of rides and play stalls for younger visitors to captivate them too. The classics like “Beach Party”, “Octopussy” and “Break Dancer No.1” are there. And the legendary “Wild Mouse” shouldn’t be missed either: This roller coaster will delight thrill lovers both big and small. There are also numerous snack bars that provide for your physical well-being.

Another special experience is the “Haunted Castle”, where spooky living ghosts are up to mischief. If you prefer something more relaxed, you can enjoy the cool water in “Heroes City XXL”, a water park on two levels. An equally exciting attraction is the “Glass Maze Atlantis” with its 150 panes, which will amaze you.

A celebration of tradition

The Annakirmes is part of a long tradition of folk festivals in Germany. Around 9,900 folk festivals, fairs and markets take place every year with a total of around 148 million visitors. This shows how deeply rooted the fair culture is in the regional conditions. German folk festivals report on the different types of festivals, ranging from church consecrations and market events to large fairs.

Visitors to the Annakirmes in Düren can look forward to an exciting program full of fun, action and tradition. If you don't have any plans yet, keep the days from July 26th to August 3rd free. Because the Annakirmes will certainly be a highlight of the summer!

For more information about the rides and attractions, we recommend the detailed reports from DM News and 24Rhine.