The Geilenkirchen Whitsun market is without doubt one of the most popular folk festivals in the region. What began over 550 years ago with the performances of jugglers and market criers on the market square in the centre of the town has developed over

The Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park is located in Frankfurt an der Oder in Brandenburg, right on the border with Poland. Around 300 animals from over 30 species live on the 16-hectare site of the wildlife park, which was built on a former shooting range

The water park opened in 1981 under the name "White Water". Several sales brought it in 2020 the name Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma City. With three pools and 14 water slides it is rather a smaller park, but it is still worth seeing. There are slides

The funfair in St. Ingbert, affectionately known as the ‘Dengmerter Kerb’, is a traditional folk festival lasting several days that is deeply rooted in the town's history and dates back to the mid-19th century. The event takes place in the central

The Venray funfair takes place in the centre of Venray.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Venray station (distance 2.8 km to the fairground)

- by bus - no information available

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Centrum Garage

In the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Arnsberg-Hüsten in the Hochsauerland district, the Hüstner Kirmes takes place every year on the weekend around the 2nd Sunday in September on the Riggenweide. Around 300,000 visitors flock to the streets and

A varied park, with large roller coasters, but also rides for the little kids.

"The Millennium", a looping roller coaster by Vekoma, is the park's best-known attraction, which primarily attracts adrenaline junkies.

A family outing is worthwhile, because

With over 50 attractions, Lille is home to the largest funfair north of Paris.

Travel information:

By public transport -.

Metro line 1: République Beaux-Arts stop.

Bus Liane 1: Champ de Mars stop.

Bus Liane 90: Champ de Mars stop.

Bus Liane 12: Jardin Vauban

The Sylt Aquarium – insights into the fascinating underwater world

The Sylt Aquarium is located in Westerland, on the popular North Sea island of Sylt. It offers visitors exciting insights into the marine worlds of the North Sea and exotic tropical

In 1971 the Apenheul Zoo opened on an area of 11 hectares in Apeldoorn. Contrary to the usual variety of animals in other institutions, Apenheul has specialized in keeping primates. There are over 60 different types of monkeys in the park. A special