Hessentag in Bad Vilbel: moderate interest, where is the enthusiasm?

Hessentag in Bad Vilbel: moderate interest, where is the enthusiasm?

Fritzlar, Deutschland - The Hessentag, the largest state festival in Germany, is also very interesting this year, but not without challenges. A survey in Bad Vilbel has shown that the interest of the population is rather reserved. Only 22.8 % of the respondents plan to visit the festival, while 54.2 % information not to participate. It is exciting that 20.5 % of the respondents would like to be there, but fail on other obligations. This survey was not representative and missed some answer options, which caused resentment among users, since many did not see their experiences as a helper or organizer, how hessenschau.de

The past Hessentag in Fritzlar (2024), on the other hand, was a resounding success with over 519,000 visitors. According to a survey, 78 % of the participants rated the event with "very good" or "good". With almost 1,200 program items, including the popular "Treffpunkt Hessen", which was considered one of the main attribution points, the diversity of the federal state was presented appealing. The organization also received praise, which indicates a well thought -out planning. 86 % of the visitors came once again, which visibly strengthens the home consciousness and the common sense, such as emphasizes the State Chancellery Hessen .

financial challenges for the future

But the orientation of the Hessentag also shows that many municipalities, especially smaller and financially weaker, are fighting with considerable challenges. Fritzlar, for example, has a deficit of around 4.1 million euros, although the state of Hesse provides financial support of 8.5 million euros, of which up to two million can be used to cover the deficit. This financial support should give the municipalities planning security through the concept of the “Hessentag of the Future”, according to hna.de.