Final spurt at the Fun Court with the big family sports festival on Saturday

Raschplatz Open Air Meets Turn-Klubb Hannover

Since May, the Raschplatz Open Air has been all about sports, games, fun, and music. This coming Saturday, things will be hopping again behind Hanover’s main train station, and the festivities will really get going at Raschplatz with a celebration for the whole family.

The Turn-Klubb Hannover (TKH) is offering a wide range of activities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., such as a mini-Olympics and an obstacle course for kids. Jumping Fitness invites adults to a sweat-inducing full-body workout on the trampoline. The FUNS Tower is set up for open-air free-weight training. Two challenges are offered for those looking to put their muscles to the test: The Hang Challenge involves hanging onto the pull-up bar for as long as possible, while the Multi-Challenge measures the number of repetitions. A CrossFit workout wraps up the active Saturday at Raschplatz.

Dancing in the shadow of the VW Tower

Summer is hanging on a little longer—perfect for outdoor activities. Starting Friday evening (September 22), the TKH is moving its Pilates, Zumba, and Afro Dance classes to Raschplatz to get everyone in the mood for the big Children’s and Family Activity Day on Saturday. Anyone who wants to join in the dancing in the shadow of the VW Tower can register at www.raschplatz-openair.de/. The classes are free and limited to 15 participants each.

Free, outdoors, in the heart of the city – the program:

Friday, September 22

6:00–7:00 p.m.: Pilates

7:00–8:00 p.m.: Zumba

8:00–9:00 p.m.: Afro Dance

Saturday, September 23

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Children’s Activity Day with mascot Lucky the Lynx, TKH Mini Kids’ Olympics, obstacle course

4:00–5:00 p.m.: Free Jumping Fitness on the trampoline; 15 spots available; sign up at www.raschplatz-openair.de/

4:00–7:00 p.m.: Open training at the FUNS Tower with a TKH trainer, including the Hang Challenge (who can hang on the pull-up bar the longest?) and the Multi-Challenge (who can do the most reps across three different exercises?)

5:30–6:30 p.m.: CrossFit for Advanced Participants

Important: You must bring your own food and drinks!

Save the Date: After the summer finale, the Winter Open Air kicks off on November 24 at Raschplatz with ice hockey and curling. More information will follow shortly.