The Spring Festival in Elsterwerda is the undisputed highlight of the folk festival calendar in southern Brandenburg and, as one of the biggest events in the region, marks the official start of the warm season. The extensive area around the business and

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

In Geleen in the Dutch province of Limburg, one of the largest funfair events in the south of the Netherlands, the Gelaender Kirmes, takes place every year. Every year, over 90 different showmen present their rides, shooting, lottery and throwing stalls

In a rather unusual sequence, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park was opened: In 1920, the eponymous Ferris wheel (for many years the tallest attraction at 46 metres high) was built, in 1950 Ward`s Kiddie Park opened with children`s rides, and only many

Located about 25 km west of Zwickau, in the municipality of Callenberg within the Zwickau district of Saxony, is the Oberwald Reservoir recreational area, which was established in 1982. It was created from what was once the largest nickel ore deposit in

The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated

If you’ve always wanted to drive through Africa, South America, and Asia, a trip to Aywaille in Belgium—located just under 30 kilometers south of Liège—will do the trick. While kangaroos from Australia hop across the steppe, you can watch giraffes

The children's play paradise Klabauterland is located in the north of the Baden-Württemberg district of Karlsruhe, or rather in Philippsburg, which is known nationwide as the site of the former nuclear power plant. In addition to the large indoor area,

The park covers an area of around 6 hectares and is home to more than 70 animal species. A total of around 350 animals live here, including many well-known and rare species that are native to Europe. The park's inhabitants include European brown bears,

In the east of the US state of Tennessee, or rather in Pigeon Forge, about a fifty-minute drive from Knoxville, you will find the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, which opened in 2018. The 1185-metre-long mountain coaster from Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co KG,