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What will the restaurateurs have to pay for their tents on the Wasen in the future? The dispute still rages ...
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Cannstatter Volksfest - | Fees for the festival tents are rising: To reduce the deficit of the organizer of the Spring Festival and the Cannstatter Volksfest ...
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Doubts about past high Wasen visitor numbers: "The festival isn't any worse because of it"
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Cannstatter Volksfest: Visitor numbers: Creating clarity: The Cannstatter Volksfest attracts millions of visitors. But how many exactly? We only know ...
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Paid articlePaywall Cannstatter Volksfest: Wasen überfüllt – Polizei sperrt mehrere Zugänge
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Key FactsCannstatter Volksfest: Police Temporarily Close Several Entrances
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwarzwaelder-bote.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwarzwaelder-bote.de
- Around 3 p.m., about 60,000 people were at Cannstatter Volksfest and 19,000 at the agricultural fair.
- At 4 p.m., festival access was limited to Mercedesstraße; underpasses and the Krämermarkt remained closed.
- Around 6:40 p.m., all entrances reopened as police described the situation as increasingly controllable.
- Announcements on Stuttgart trains advised people to avoid the Wasen that afternoon.
Currently, many people are coming to the festival. Access to the festival is now only possible via the Mercedesstraße entrance.— Stuttgart police spokesman, statement posted on X around 4 p.m.
Cannstatter Wasen: Half-time review of the folk festival: Late summer weather brings "very positive feedback"
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179th Cannstatter Volksfest: Setup begins: The Wasen is ready for the Cannstatter Volksfest
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Dispute over Wasenboje – The Wasen belongs to women, too, for crying out loud!: As long as women at the Wasen have to fear date rape drugs and assaults ...
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Key FactsControversy Over Women’s Safety Zone at Wasen Festival
Mar 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The Wasenboje serves as a safe haven for women during the Volks- and Spring Festival, offering support against violence.
- More than 1000 contacts involving victims of drugging and sexual or physical violence, including minors, have been registered since its inception.
- The CDU requests a detailed breakdown of costs and reported incidents to evaluate the effectiveness of the Wasenboje.
- Despite secure funding, the importance of protective zones for women is emphasized due to ongoing safety concerns.
Cannstatter Volksfest - | Who pays the high costs: The restaurateurs or is there an entrance fee for visitors?
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Cannstatter Wasen - | Restaurateurs and showmen must pay more - | but time is running out for the Wasenboje
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Violence at the Cannstatter Wasen - | Struggle over Wasenboje continues: The Wasenboje, a safe space for girls and women, has to wait for help ...
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Cannstatter Volksfest alcohol-free – Sommelier tests Wasen beer without alcohol – “You don't need alcohol anymore.”
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Trouble at the Cannstatter Volksfest - | Taxi drivers complain about traffic chaos around the Wasen park
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Key FactsArticle questions traditional dress at Cannstatter Volksfest
Oct 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- A 2009 photo shows celebrating visitors; according to the article, traditional dress was then an absolute exception.
- The article portrays dirndls and lederhosen as nearly indispensable today; people without traditional dress are reportedly rare inside tents.
- VfB Stuttgart ultras have displayed a banner opposing Bavarian traditional dress in the Cannstatter Kurve during Volksfest season for years.
- Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann followed that appeal at the festival opening, wearing a white top with a red chest stripe.
Bazi costumes out of Stuttgart— VfB Stuttgart ultras, banner slogan in the Cannstatter Kurve at the Neckarstadion during the Cannstatter Volksfest
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Key FactsCalm Opening Marks Historic Cannstatter Volksfest
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- Starting late September, the Cannstatter Volksfest attracts a large crowd to the celebration grounds.
- Operating hours differ throughout the week, with extended openings on Fridays and weekends.
- Monday afternoon saw an unusually quiet scene with sparse attendance in the tents.
- Continuous updates are provided via a live blog until the festival concludes on October 12.
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FAQ: Cannstatter Volksfest 2025 kicks off at the Wasen – What visitors need to know
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Key FactsName Controversy Sparks Over Cannstatt Folk Festival
Sep 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Many locals insist on calling the event 'Volksfest' since 'Wasen' refers only to the festival grounds.
- The term 'Stuttgarter Wasen' in promotional materials has provoked strong opposition among traditionalists.
- Festival operator Michael Wilhelmer promotes 'Wasen' as a brand that resonates well with international visitors.
- The dispute highlights tensions between preserving local heritage and embracing modern marketing approaches.
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