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About Festgelaende Lorsch
Welcome to Festgelaende Lorsch, the open-air festival ground at Karolingerplatz in Lorsch. This versatile venue hosts beloved local events like the Rex Open Air, Johannisfest, Lorscher Kerb, and the Blaues Weihnachtswunder during Advent. With a capacity around 3,000 for large gatherings, Festgelaende Lorsch offers a simple, down-to-earth experience that fits many festival and city celebration needs. Whether you’re planning a night under the stars or a daytime city celebration, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Seating at Festgelaende Lorsch is flexible, reflecting its festival-ground nature. For Rex Open Air and other events, seating and viewing options are announced by event organizers. Park smart with limited on-site parking at Karolingerplatz and additional parking along Odenwaldallee and near the Koch property. If you’re traveling by public transport, trains and buses serve Lorsch with clear signs from the station guiding you toward the festival grounds, and a short 10-minute walk takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Kloster Lorsch. Nearby hotels and dining options emphasize local charm: consider Hotel Karolinger Hof and other Lorsch lodgings, complemented by nearby eateries to fuel your evenings. Remember, events may be rescheduled or date-specific, so check the current listing before you go. If you’re planning a multi-day visit, treat each date as its own event listing and secure your seats accordingly.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Karolingerplatz, Lorsch (near Kloster Lorsch and UNESCO World Heritage site).
- Venue type: open-air festival ground (Festplatz) used for events like Rex Open Air and city festivals.
- Notable events hosted: Rex Open Air (annual), Johannisfest (June, on Karolingerplatz), Lorscher Kerb (September), Blaues Weihnachtswunder (Advent).
- Capacity: Rex Open Air attendance cited around 3,000 visitors.
- Parking: limited on-site parking at Karolingerplatz; additional parking along Odenwaldallee and near the Koch property; coach/bus parking available.
- Transit: accessible by train and bus; signs from the station to the museum center; 10-minute walk to the UNESCO site; public transport encouraged.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Karolinger Hof and other lodgings in Lorsch (see local tourism pages).
- Renamed/demolished: the festival grounds were redesigned and the area renamed Karolingerplatz around 2012 (from Festplatz); the site remains in use for festivals.