Fairytale parade: Ziegenhain celebrates 50 years of German fairy tale road!

Fairytale parade: Ziegenhain celebrates 50 years of German fairy tale road!

Ziegenhain, Deutschland - The parade to the 297th goat grove Salatkirmes took place on Sunday afternoon and was a complete success. Around 2,000 spectators flocked to Ziegenhain with temperatures over 30 degrees to enjoy the spectacle. Under the motto "50 Years of German Märchenstraße", around 45 groups and motif cars presented fairytale classics of the Brothers Grimm. The popular figures such as Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and the evil wolf were omnipresent. The spectators were able to enjoy the artistically designed cars and the colorful costumes, which were a real joy for the eyes, as nh24.

The move was musically accompanied by several groups that created a great atmosphere. The Schwalm grenades, the Schwalmstadt wind orchestra as well as the music group Eintracht Baunatal and the Spielmannszug Frielendorf accompanied the event with their sounds. The Devils from Witzenhausen also contributed to the cheerful atmosphere. In addition, costume groups from Loshausen, Röllshausen and Schrecksbach presented a colorful variety of their traditional robes.

insight into the history of the fairytale road

The German fairy tale road, which runs from Hanau to Bremen and encompasses over 60 locations, is also very important in Ziegenhain. The historical place was a center of tourism in the 70s and 80s. The success was so great that even Japan Airlines Ziegenhain combined with Japan and attracted regular bus trips and international guests. Heinrich Fischer, the first managing director of the German Märchenstraße, played a crucial role. In fact, there was even an amusement park in Japan, the "lucky kingdom", inspired by the German fairy tales.

in Ziegenhain itself, which found a gastronomic establishment in 1958 with the castle café, operated by Willi and Martha Reidt, the Schwalmer cuisine bloomed during this time. The guests enjoyed local specialties such as wake -up and beef with horseradish sauce. In addition, the white embroidery in Ziegenhain was appointed an intangible world cultural heritage, a valuable legacy that recognizes the tradition of local craftsmanship, as the information on salatkirmes.de.

a colorful festival for all

The start of the fun fair formed the parade, in which the fraternity ensured the food of the guests by set up an additional drink on the pageant. Entry to the move was four euros, a small investment for a fun spectacle. The organization had dispensed with expensive passengers this year, instead local entrepreneurs and the Ziegenhain fire brigade provided unhindered access.

The salad fair and the move are not only a highlight of the year for people from Ziegenhain, but also for numerous visitors from the area who can be enchanted by the fairytale world. The rich history and traditions combine generations and are a lively part of culture in Hesse. In the region, hikers and explorers can also look forward to numerous sights along the German fairytale street, as Hessen-Tourismus. From the spectacular half -timbered houses to the natural landscapes, Hessen offers everything for an unforgettable adventure.