In April, the market square in Altenessen will once again be transformed into a colourful funfair paradise! For three days, you can expect exciting rides, delicious fairground classics and lots of fun for the whole family.

Attractions for young & old

This year's Gesmolder Kirmes is a mixture of the new and the tried and tested, with around 130 showmen and women taking part as usual. In addition, the local innkeepers and a number of clubs have once again joined in to make the fair a complete success.

The Nordsee-Spielstadt Wangerland is the ideal destination, especially for families with younger children. Since all attractions are in the hall, the weather does not matter when you visit.

In addition to many playgrounds, there are some rides that can be

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

In 2023, the German-American festival will be revived on the former airfield site near Pfaffengrund (Heidelberg). The origin of this festival was the Patrick Henry Village, about 4 km away. Numerous showmen and a great supporting programme is announced.

Ch'ti Parc is a cozy, family-friendly theme park in the north of France that you will enjoy especially if you are looking for a relaxed destination. As soon as you enter, you will notice the cheerful, uncomplicated atmosphere, which is very reminiscent

Stay overnight in the heart of Efteling – this has been possible at the Efteling Grand Hotel since August 2025. The Grand Hotel extends over seven floors and, with 644 beds in 144 suites and themed rooms, offers plenty of space for its guests, making

In Salzburg Land in Flachau, an alpine coaster awaits you at over 1600 meters. There is also a playground with many possibilities including Hupfburgen. A small snack is also provided.

SEA LIFE Bangkok is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular walkway and shows animals in a classic environment. For

The predecessor of today's Westphalian Allwetterzoo Münster opened in 1874. The name of the zoo is derived from the fact that a large part can be reached with dry feet in all weather conditions.

More than 300 animal species that live in different climatic