The Ruhrort harbour festival will once again offer a colourful mix of music, culture and plenty of maritime flair. In addition to the funfair, the fish market and the backyard jumble sale, the fireworks display will once again attract numerous visitors

Airbeat One is a techno festival that always takes place in mid-July at Neustadt-Gleve airfield. With over 200,000 visitors every year, it has become one of the biggest festivals of its kind. Each year a different country theme is realised.

There is also

In the district of Harz, or rather in Schierke near Wernigerode, which is mainly known for its half-timbered houses, the castle and the "leaning house", there has been a 341 metre long Brocken Coaster for fans of mountain coasters since 2003. Open all

On Monday, the Krämermarkt for the traditional Märzenmarkt transforms the city centre into a colourful shopping paradise. The funfair will be accompanied by the amusement park on the Ziegelwasen with numerous rides and fairground stalls from Friday to

In Frankenthal in Rhineland-Palatinate, about 10 kilometres from Ludwigshafen and about 15 kilometres from Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, you will find the indoor playground "Kids Inn". This is a 3,000-square-metre indoor playground that guarantees fun

The Regensburger Dult takes place twice a year, as the Maidult and the Herbstdult. On average, around 800,000 visitors attend the fair. The Dult itself consists of the "Warendult" (with spices, teas and goods from all over the world) and the large

Aqua Mundo at Center Parcs Park Nordseeküste is a real highlight right on the North Sea coast – here you can enjoy water fun in a very special atmosphere. The centrepiece is the unique North Sea wave pool, where you can feel the power of the tides.

Around 80 showmen provide fun and entertainment. Of course, there is also a varied range of food and drinks on offer.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- Itzehoe railway station (950m walk)

By car - venue: Malzmüllerwiesen fairgrounds

Parking

In 2003, the four-star Hotel Phantasia opened its doors as Phantasialand's first hotel. Entirely in the style of the northern Quing dynasty of the 17th / 18th century, the hotel borders on the China Town themed area. Surrounding a large Asian garden, the

Kentucky Kingdom, together with the associated Hurricane Bay water park, covers an area of 26 hectares.

The park was originally opened in 1987, but went bankrupt after just one year. Six Flags then took over the park and operated it under the name Six