A few days ago we asked you: Where would you like the GO Fest 2020 to take place? You answered: Here is where you would most like to see the event in Pokémon GO.
This is the GO Fest: The GO Fest is a major event for Pokémon GO players. Those who purchase a ticket for the event are offered a beautifully designed area. Here, for example, Shinys, regional Pokémon, or special challenges are hidden.
For Niantic events in 2020 cities could apply early. Last year the GO Fest took place in Germany for the first time. Specifically: In Dortmund’s Westfalenpark, where a Safari Zone has already been held. Dortmund has experience with Pokémon events, which attract several thousand players. Will the city be a candidate again this year?
Your Top 5 cities where you want the GO Fest
That was the survey: We asked you in which city you would like to see a GO Fest if it were to come to Germany in 2020. You responded in large numbers – here are your favorites!
Rank 5: Berlin
What makes Berlin special: In our survey, the capital ended up in fifth place. Given the population numbers, the capital would likely appeal to many players – some Pokémon trainers probably come from Berlin.
Residents of Berlin were able to celebrate last May, when a special Pokémon GO event was launched during re:publica. With the large Tiergarten, Berlin also has a suitable green area that could theoretically qualify as an event venue.
Rank 4: Cologne
What makes Cologne special: Cologne is always worth a trip – so why not participate in a GO Fest there? Especially during Gamescom, Pokémon GO often has surprises in store for the cathedral city.
Moreover, players from Düsseldorf, Bonn, or Leverkusen wouldn’t have far to travel to Cologne – not to mention Dortmund, which is only about an hour and a half away by car. The inner green belt around the Aachener Weiher and the Mediapark are popular spots that could potentially host a GO Fest.
Rank 3: Hamburg
What makes Hamburg special: The city in the north is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. And there is also a large, active Pokémon GO community here. Of course, Hamburg is not as centrally located as other destinations, but it is well connected by train from almost anywhere.
The Hamburg Stadtpark or Planten un Blomen would make excellent locations for a GO Fest: On Community Days, there’s always a lot happening here, from the expansive Stadtpark meadow to the more secluded corners of the park. The only question left is about the weather: Hamburg is known for its “shitty weather”. However, in summer, luck might be on our side – and a GO Fest would definitely attract many players to Hamburg.
Rank 2: Munich
What makes Munich special: The city in the south is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. And there is also a large, active Pokémon community here. Of course, Munich is not as centrally located… you already notice: If you compare Munich and Hamburg, they are practically two sides of the same coin.
While Hamburg would be quite far for many players in the north, Munich would be quite far in the other direction. However, Munich also has a lot to offer outside of a GO Fest, and a trip would definitely be worth it. The English Garden, for example, would provide plenty of space for a GO Fest.
Rank 1: Dortmund
What makes Dortmund special: Your number 1 is also possibly the most promising candidate: After the Safari Zone and the first GO Fest, many of you would be happy if the event takes place again in the Westfalenpark.
No wonder, many players have had good experiences with the location. All that remains is to wait and see if Dortmund will be selected again by Niantic as a suitable candidate.
Or another city?
Where else could it go? Many of your votes also fell on the point “another city”. No wonder – after all, every Pokémon trainer would be happy not to have to travel so far to the GO Fest. On our Facebook page and in our Facebook group for Pokémon GO, the topic was also actively discussed. While the cities mentioned here were mainly addressed by you, there were also a few other suggestions. Among them were:
- Düsseldorf
- Mainz
- Stuttgart
- Koblenz
- Dresden
There was also the suggestion to hold multiple GO Fests in different cities. That might be too much hope – but it could be conceivable that another Safari Zone or another event takes place in one of the other cities.
Wherever it ultimately goes: Should the GO Fest take place in Germany again, many trainers will surely be involved. Probably this one too – after all, he covers most distances in Germany by foot within just a few days:
