At the very beginning of summer, the Augustas Weinuferfest wine festival named after Empress Augusta is held in Koblenz. Local people consider wine-making traditions one of the most important components of the national culture. The wine village of Weindorf Koblenz well known throughout Europe can be found in the city. In this thematic museum, one can try the best regional wines, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about the traditions of their production. The wine village is a permanent venue for gastronomic festivals and wine tastings, a number of excellent restaurants serving regional cuisine are open here.
In July, the city hosts the Farbrausch Festival, which always attracts many young tourists. The event is dedicated to sports and modern electronic music. Its program includes sports competitions and demonstration performances of athletes accompanied by themed music. Venues for sports programs are set in city parks and squares where all comers can watch performances of athletes free of charge.
Koblenz joins the large-scale fireworks festival Rhein In Flammen, which is annually held in August. During the festival, unforgettable firework shows are organized on the river bank every evening. The festival program also includes music concerts and gastronomic events. The city lives a very rich cultural and sports life. No month is complete without holding interesting festivals, which always attract many foreign guests.
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