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Frankenthal celebrates the start of spring with the Spring Market. For a whole week, the showmen invite you to the fairground: With rides and attractions for young and old, from bumper cars to ghost trains. A family day with special highlights and

In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain Snowpark.

In addition to the Ski Lift Shootout Coaster, a Wie-Flyer and

The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from

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In the outdoor pool area, you can enjoy your free time with a game of beach volleyball or

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Attractions for young & old

The traditional Olten Chilbi takes place on the Schützenmatt and in the city centre. Up to 160,000 visitors are expected.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Olten railway station (distance to the festival site approx. 600m)

By car:

- Venue:

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