Mallorca Fever Hits Oberhausen: German Beach Party on the Rhine-Herne Canal
Rhenus-Herne Waterfront Venue, Ballermann, Under Scrutiny - Nightlife hotspot Ballermann established on Rhine-Herne Canal
"Call the doc, I've got island fever," echoes a catchy Ballermann tune by Julian Sommer and Frenzy. Indeed, a horde of doctors should've been on speed dial in Oberhausen last weekend.
Amidst the Ruhr area, tens of thousands danced their weekends away, creating a Balearic bubble right in the heart of Germany at "InselFieber." Temperatures hovered around 30°C, making the Rhein-Herne Canal momentarily feel like a sun-kissed Mediterranean coastline. "The Mallorca vibe here is off the charts, a full-throttle Germany edition. That's what sets this bash apart," entertainer and host Frenzy (of "Lights on" fame) shared with Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
Nestled on the outskirts of the Rudolf-Weber-Arena, the summery soiree offered two jam-packed stages where artists like Mickie Krause ("Eine Woche wach"), Mia Julia ("Der Zug hat keine Bremse"), Lorenz Büffel ("Johnny Däpp"), Isi Glück ("Delfin"), Julian Sommer ("Dicht im Flieger"), or Marc Eggers ("Oberteil") held court, typically known for their regular gigs at "Bierkönig" and "Megapark" in El Arenal, Mallorca.
However, the sweltering sun, beer, and the sweet embrace of sangria overwhelmed some of the 35,000 attendees. Despite the availability of free water, the paramedics were kept busy throughout the evening[1][2][3].
- Oberhausen
- Julian Sommer
- Rhein-Herne Canal
- Germany
- Party Weekend
- Stars
- Mickie Krause
- Hit Party
- Ruhr Area
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In 2025, the "Mallorca-Party" or "Ballermann am Rhein-Herne-Kanal" took place on June 14th in Oberhausen, focusing on replicating the iconic Ballermann atmosphere usual to Mallorca, yet transplanted into the heart of Germany. The festivities took place on the grounds of the Rudolf-Weber-Arena, close to the Rhein-Herne Canal and Westfield Centro shopping center, attracting approximately 35,000 attendees. Despite the high temperatures reaching above 30°C, the event lasted for over ten hours, featuring two stages[1][2][3].
During this fun-filled weekend, various artists performed, many of whom are familiar faces at the popular Mallorca venues "Bierkönig" and "Megapark" in El Arenal. Mickie Krause, Mia Julia, Lorenz Büffel, Isi Glück, Julian Sommer, and Marc Eggers graced the stages, with Frenzy (of "Lampen an" fame) hosting and even sharing the stage with Julian Sommer for their collaborative rendition of the hit Ballermann track "Ruf den Doc, ich hab' Inselfieber." Notably, attendees faced the challenges of the scorching heat and heavy alcohol consumption, urging the event's medical staff to stay on their toes throughout the evening[1][2][3].
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- The "Mallorca-Party" in 2025, also known as "Ballermann am Rhein-Herne-Kanal," took place in Oberhausen near the Westfield Centro shopping center, replicating the iconic Ballermann atmosphere from Mallorca.
- Mickie Krause, Mia Julia, Lorenz Büffel, Isi Glück, Julian Sommer, and Marc Eggers, known for their performances at popular Mallorcan venues, took to the stages during this event.
- To cope with the high temperatures and heavy alcohol consumption, attendees engaged in outdoor-living along the Rhein-Herne Canal, demonstrating the lifestyle associated with Mallorca, while the entertainment included live music by artists like Julian Sommer from the fisheries community of Mallorca.
