Bielefeld's old town transforms into one of Northern Germany's largest and most traditional wine festivals. In a relaxed atmosphere, visitors enjoy white wine, sparkling wine, young Federweißer, or red wine.
Many of the wine stands offer non-alcoholic alternatives.
Opening hours
More than a Floh Markt
At Weiberkram you can have a great day with clothes, vinyl DJs, drinks and street food.
On the 5th Oct & 2nd Nov the Weiberkram comes to Paderborn hosted in the Schutzenhof.
Full details on the website here.
The Schtzenhof is north of Paderborn centre about 13 mins by car and on the Nbr 5 bus route closes stop is on Löffelmannweg,
Please be advised of the following temporary changes to the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) counter service:
Monday, 18 August 2025: The BFPO counter will be closed for the day due to staffing constraints.
Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 September 2025: The counter will be closed to allow for the installation of new Royal Mail Horizon Online equipment.
During both periods, mail collection and drop-off services will continue as normal, and there will be no disruption to the handling or dispatch of mail.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Art, culture, music, dance, and theatre to experience and participate in – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the museums and galleries in Paderborn will open their doors from 6:00 p.m. and offer a diverse program for all ages.
Schloss Neuhaus museums will take part and host a Cheat Day Street food festival. Museums across the district are taking part not just in Paderborn.
Other highlights include dancing, secret tours and a bat spotting event. Check the website below for full details. Entry is free in most museums for the whole evening.
Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork.
When serving overseas, you should be able to focus on your work and settling into your new location, without worrying about unexpected costs or navigating complex policies.
Financial stability and a clear understanding of what you and your family can receive are essential components to support operational effectiveness. That’s why Defence is freeing up valuable time and providing welcome reassurance, by simplifying allowance processes and providing tools that reduce admin.
These changes make the move to overseas life smoother for everyone, providing greater clarity and choice – whether you’re posted abroad or keeping a home across borders.
Easier claims with more flexibility
From 1 July 2025, eligible personnel assigned to Brunei, USA, Kenya, and select European and Rest of World locations (administered by the Global Support Organisation) can opt into the Global Mobility Allowance (GMA) trial.
This initiative combines existing Disturbance Expense Overseas, Respite Provision, and Overseas Private Vehicle Provision allowances into a single, non-taxable lump sum payment – and there’s no requirement for expenses receipts to be provided before claiming.
The GMA Calculator gives a real-time, tailored estimate of how much you will receive, and you can use the allowance however you see fit – with JSP 752 providing guidance on expenses the combined allowances can contribute towards.
Libori fireworks - Sunday Libori comes to a close this Sunday with a fireworks display scheduled to take place at around 10:30pm. You can use this interactive map to work out where the best viewing spots are.
Other events
Cricket lovers should head to the Peoples park in Dusseldorf for an open tournament 2nd - 4th Aug. Go along and watch, there are more events to come if you want to take part on another date.
Detmolder Sommerbühne 2025 31 Jul -2nd Aug.
A Free music festival turning the city’s marketplace into a vibrant open-air concert venue. For three days, the city’s heart pulses with handpicked live music, blending urban vibes with a festival atmosphere.
Expect everything from Afro-Brazilian rhythms and singer-songwriter tunes to groovy electro beats, smooth jazz, and powerful brass sounds. With big names, newcomers, and hidden gems, there’s something for every music lover.
Full website in English available here
Machsee Festival Hannover 30th July - 17th Aug
The massive annual festival starts this week on the iconic Machsee in Hannover.
Drive time is a 1hour 30 mins from Sennelager. The lake is transformed during the festival with several music and event stages set up around the shore.
you can walk around the lake and visit all the pop up restaurants, lounges and bars. Or use the boats laid on to transport people between the venues. music is from choirs to rock, dance DJ's and funk.
Check out the website here for the complete details
The Support for Wounded, Injured or Sick personnel and veterans - Reopens for new applications!
When a serving person becomes wounded, injured, or sick, life can change quickly for those around them. Family members might take on the role of primary carer, carrying a heavy emotional and practical load during recovery.
Ongoing support is essential. Its helps carers recognise their own needs and ensure the wellbeing of everyone involved.
In 2024/25, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) awarded more than £1.3 million to 16 projects under the Family Focus programme to improve the lives of family members of Wounded, Injured or Sick personnel and veterans.
RFS are offering a number of events programmes and services over the coming months.
All services are free to access for military spouses, partners, veterans, and serving personnel.
Events include:
For more information on Recruit for Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/
To register and sign up, please go to: RFS Portal.
To mark the occasion, the two cities, together with the Raum für Kunst (Space for Art) and the German-English Club Paderborn, have conceived an exhibition that will be on display in the city library.
In March of this year, the German-English Club launched an ideas competition under the motto "Look at – Spot on." Ten selected entries from Paderborn and Bolton will now be presented. They will be presented in pairs to reflect the twinning connection expressed in the English term "twin town."
The artworks were created by students from both cities, while the photographs were taken by German and English students.
The exhibition "Mind the Gap," which was shown in the Raum für Kunst (Space for Art), was created on the occasion of an artistic exchange between Paderborn and Bolton.
"Mind the Gap"—originally a warning sign from the London Underground system—becomes a symbol of the gaps and disruptions of our time.
The presentation in the city library features a selection of works by Paderborn artists that were part of the exhibition in the Raum für Kunst (Space for Art).
The focus is on questions of social, cultural, and personal spaces in between.
All the information for this years celebration can be found on the Libori website here.
Here are some dates for the calendar
Sat 26th July
The summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia have begun, and with them, there's a lot going on at the Westphalian Sea. It goes without saying that there's a lot going on in, on, and on the water at Lake Möhne this summer...
Starting on the water. If you don't just want to chill by the lake and occasionally plunge into the waves, you can rent all kinds of boats, go diving, or fishing. The options are there!
What is Wraparound Childcare (WAC)?
The WAC scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if in receipt of disability allowances), who are in full-time education in school or being home educated. WAC funding is available to eligible working Service families in the UK, assigned overseas within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S), assigned overseas and using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision or assigned overseas unaccompanied with family remaining in an eligible location.
Since September 2022 WAC has provided funding for 12,500 Service children's before and after school childcare.
WAC funding does not provide childcare spaces, it is funding for costs incurred when eligible families pay for before and after school childcare.
Wraparound childcare is also known as ‘Out of School care’ in Wales and ‘School Age Childcare’ in Scotland.
Lots of fun to enjoy this weekend. With the start of the holidays kids can access swimming pools in Paderborn / Sennelager free of charge. Rietberg has a water park set up for the kids. Brackwede has a DJ pool party set up.
Dusseldorf is hosting Germany's biggest funfair with spectacular drone and fireworks show.
Munster is hosting the Summersend fair.
The Kaltenberg medieval fair puts on a full arena show with jousting and sword combat plus an immersive themed market.
Rietberg Gartenschau Water fun - Open Now
The Garden Park is hosting six weeks of water based fun for kids this summer. From 1000 - 1800 each day you pay to enter the park (6 Euro for adults and 3 Euro for kids.) Then the water slides and boats are free to use.
