Party atmosphere at its best – The “Maiwoche” (May Week Festival): Who: More than 120 bands and music groups, from young talents to the famous show acts enter the stage for 10 days and for free. Where: On many stages in the colorfully decorated city center. What: A mixture of pop, blues, rock and hit songs attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to one of the largest and most popular open-air festivals in Northern Germany. Most popular drink: Maibowle (May Punch)