In spring, summer and autumn, the grounds at Halle Gartlage are transformed into a colourful fairground for a few days. The area on Bohmter Straße attracts around 200,000 visitors during this time. On action and family days, rides and catering offer

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

The big spring fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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Since 1976, there has been an amusement park with a water park section in Santa Clara in San Jose, about 70 kilometres south of San Francisco. California's Great America is located only two kilometres from the southern tip of San Francisco Bay. The park

Aquapark Tatralandia is the largest theme and water park in Slovakia and one of the largest in Central Europe. It is located on the banks of the Liptov reservoir and is fed by a thermal well from a depth of 2500 meters.

There are 14 thermal pools, a water

The Kiliani folk festival takes place every year for two weeks from the beginning to the middle of July on the Talavera. With about 80 showmen and about 900,000 visitors, it is the largest folk festival in Lower Franconia and remains one of the most

The Reuschenberg Wildlife Park in Leverkusen is a recommended destination for anyone who wants to experience nature and animals up close. Covering an area of around 60,000 square metres, it is home to over 300 animals from around 46 species. In addition

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

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Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

St John's Festival - the festival of joy

Once a year - usually on the first weekend in July - Eschwege is "in a state of emergency" at the St John's Festival. For five days, all life in the town is centred on this traditional festival, and the

Amberger Dult - colourful, fast and hearty!

Twice a year, at Whitsun and Michaelmas in autumn, the traditional Dult in Amberg invites you to stroll around, have fun and enjoy yourself. Dult means pure atmosphere with a splendidly decorated marquee, music,