The Foire d'hiver de Dunkerque, the traditional winter fair in the northern French port city of Dunkirk, is a vibrant celebration of joie de vivre that defies the harsh weather on the North Sea coast with warmth and colour. In a city whose identity is

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

A small water park right by the sea. Enjoy the attractions here within sight of the beach. Not an overly large park, but it offers some interesting attractions.

The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The Augustuskermis in Sint-Truiden is the city's largest and most traditional folk festival and an annual highlight that attracts thousands of visitors.

The fair transforms the entire city centre into a huge open-air amusement park.

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The Christmas market of 1,000 stars in Cottbus is considered the largest and probably also the most luminous Christmas market in the Spreewald region and is deeply rooted in Brandenburg tradition. Its characteristic and eponymous feature is the

Discover everything that belongs to the funfair in Ettelbrück: duck fishing, bumper cars, shooting range, candy floss, roasted almonds and much more

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ettelbruck railway station (approx. 1 km on foot to

The Augsburg Herbstplärrer, the second part of the Bavarian-Swabian folk festival double, marks the glittering end of the summer festival season and is considered by many locals to be the ‘real’ highlight of the Augsburg event calendar. While the Easter

The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

With over 100 showmen and up to 200,000 visitors, the Annaberger Kät is the largest folk festival in the Ore Mountains. With over 500 years of tradition, the Kät is also one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany.

Monday: Ladies Night - discounts for