In Königstein in Saxon Switzerland, in the south-east of Saxony between Pirna and the Czech border at the mouth of the Biela into the Elbe, model railway enthusiasts will find the Miniature Elbe Valley. The members of Miniaturelbtal Königstein e. V.

In Leer (East Frisia) in Lower Saxony, around 33 kilometres south of Emden and 40 kilometres from Winschoten in the Netherlands, you will find the Leer Miniature Land, which opened in 2011. On around 1500 square metres, you can immerse yourself in the

The Martinimarkt in Sondershausen, which despite its name strongly resembles a regional fair, is an annual autumn folk festival and a traditional highlight in the calendar of events in this music and mining town. The event attracts visitors from across

Mexico City is home to the most important zoo in Mexico, the Zoológico de Chapultepe. The foundation stone of the zoo was laid on 6 July 1923 by the famous Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera, which is why the zoo has a history of over 100 years. In

Around 60 showmen are registered for the summer festival at the Grugahalle. Various rides, carousels and, of course, snack bars ensure first-class funfair fun. A children's flea market will be held just around the corner. This is free of charge for

Aquafan is one of the most famous and popular water parks in Italy. A huge selection of the most diverse slides will not let you get bored. A large wave pool and a lazy river let even the more leisurely souls enjoy the day.

As usual in Italy, there is

Deventer without a summer funfair? Unimaginable! At the end of May, the Brink, Grote Kerkhof and Nieuwe Markt are filled with all kinds of attractions for young and old. Of course, there is also an entertaining programme of rides.

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The location of the Hanse Market is the fairground on the Hauer (Hauerplatz), the neighbouring part of Medebacher Landstraße plus the open-air area behind it and the part of Karpatenstraße adjacent to the fairground.

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The people of Regen have been celebrating the well-known Pichelstein Festival with the local community and many guests from near and far for decades. The Pichelsteiner committee and the many helpers have spared no effort this year and have once again put

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