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Colors of Langenfeld - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Like many other small towns with a rich history, Langenfeld cherishes its traditions, familiarity with which will make your vacation even more interesting. The city is characterized by a slow pace of life and lack of hustle and bustle, which is so typical of many big cities. Local people are distinguished by a calm and restrained character, here it is extremely rare to see any display of emotion in public places. The only exceptions are traditional holidays and fairs, during which the townspeople have carefree fun.
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City dwellers are very friendly and attentive to foreign guests. No request for assistance will be left unanswered here, tourists will always be helped to find the necessary attraction and understand the peculiarities of local rules. One can fully experience the cheerful mood of Langenfeld residents during one of the national holidays. Even small historical celebrations are usually celebrated on a large scale and always accompanied by noisy festivities.
Colorful processions, incendiary music and dance performances are held right on city streets. No festival is complete without special treats, while fairs are a must-have attribute of most celebrations. Traditionally, beer becomes the main festive drink, and the most popular foods are sold at open stalls. Many gourmets are eager to visit the city exactly during holidays in order to try the main local delicacy - Westphalian ham. For many years, it has been one of the main festive dishes for city dwellers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Längenfeld residents are distinguished by a very reverent attitude to their historical monuments. Thanks to their attention, in the city and its surroundings, it was possible to preserve many historic buildings some of which are presently used as cultural centers. They regularly hold concerts of classical music, historical reenactments, art exhibitions and other events, which always attract a large number of guests.
Langenfeld has all the features of a modern city. Nevertheless, many traditional occupations and crafts are still relevant. In the outskirts of the city, there are more than two hundred farms where they grow vegetables and fruits, as well as breed domestic animals. The city itself is surrounded by dozens of old villages and farms whose way of life has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Many farms are now available for tours so tourists will have a chance to watch how locals do their job, as well as try out the best farm products. This feature makes the region quite independent in gastronomic terms. It is extremely rare to see products from other parts of Germany on the counters of local stores, and even more rarely from foreign countries.
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A passion for outdoor activities and sports entertainment distinguish the locals as well. The main natural value of the region is its lakes and rivers, which do not cease to attract fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. In the warm season, the best recreational option for most city dwellers is going to the nearest lake, while many others are seriously keen on canoeing. With the arrival of winter, skiing is coming to replace water sports. In the vicinity of the city, there are attractive mountain areas that are perfectly suited for active winter recreation.
Many travelers know Langenfeld as a major balneological resort but the opening of a thermal center has not any effect on the city's special way of life. Excellent farm food, a variety of symbolic holidays, an active and cheerful mood of local people - these are the main features of the modern city. Keeping its historical traditions, Langenfeld remains dynamic and open to interesting innovations.
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A few years ago, an international rock music festival with the participation of performers from many foreign countries was held here for the first time. For several days, the city turned into a huge concert venue, the festival attracted many foreign guests and is now going to become a permanent event in the small town's calendar. Fans of event tourism would be especially interested in visiting the city during the New Year and Christmas holidays. Langenfeld always celebrates one of the main holidays of the year on a grand scale.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Langenfeld
♥   Basilika St. Margareta, Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, 16.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Kunibert, Köln, 17.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 17.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Gereon, Köln, 17.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Dom St. Peter und Maria, Köln, 17.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika Sankt Aposteln, Köln, 18.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika St. Maria im Kapitol, Köln, 18.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Langenfeld
♥   Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 14.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 27.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 30.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 30.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 37 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Hardenstein Castle' , 43.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 43.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Langenfeld

Leverkusen
Throughout the year, Leverkusen hosts a lot of interesting themed and historical holidays. The city has preserved an old hunting castle that has been operating as a full-fledged cultural center in recent years. It serves as a venue for historical reenactments and carnivals, during which one can see actors and ordinary locals wearing chic old costumes. Over the years, the ... Open »
Cologne
Residents of Cologne are quite conservative, and this fact can be noticed almost in all spheres of life. Design of many restaurants, bars and cultural institutions is not changed for decades, so people get used to their environment. At a glance, locals seem to be too serious and reserved, but you simply need to start chatting with them, and you will be defeated by the charm, ... Open »
Dusseldorf
A no less colorful carnival takes place in February. Every day of this festival has a special theme and offers a list of interesting activities. The first Monday of February is called Pink Monday. The most anticipated and vivid performance takes place on this day. It is a carnival train that passes through the main streets of the city. The passengers of the train – ... Open »
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is a city with unique culture. An irresistible passion of local people to tango is one of its main features. Such a passion of local people may seem quite unusual to visitors. Nevertheless, for more than thirty years Wuppertal has hosted a variety of events dedicated to the popular Argentine dance. Each Saturday Ada café organizes exciting tango parties, which have ... Open »
Monchengladbach
During the year, the city residents celebrate a lot of interesting holidays, each of which is associated with remarkable traditions and customs. Some holidays are family so they are traditionally celebrated in a family environment. On the contrary, other celebrations go hand in hand with street festivities. One of the main holidays is New Year. Traditionally, it is not ... Open »
Essen
The Essen Week of Light has remained popular among locals for many years. It is an amazingly beautiful and romantic festival dedicated to ancient lanterns. Unique lights are placed directly on city streets; during the festival, you can see hundreds of different lanterns. By nightfall, streets of the city feature the truly fantastic atmosphere. Some light installations may be ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Langenfeld. Learn the best periods to visit Langenfeld to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Langenfeld.
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