In the small village of Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva in the canton of Valais, model railway fans of real steam locomotives and steamships will find the Swiss Vapeur Parc, which has been in operation since 1979. On the grounds of the park, which is run by

The Wieselburger Volksfest is a large and traditional folk festival in Wieselburg, Lower Austria, which takes place annually and offers an experience for the whole family. It is known for its mix of tradition and modernity and attracts tens of thousands

In the middle of Upper Bavaria in Lenggries, a summer toboggan run of a special kind awaits you a little out of the way. It only goes along a narrow track. There is also the possibility to try one or the other Bavarian snack on site in the Jaudenstadl.

The first Schlitterbahn Park in New Braunfels, Texas opened in 1979. Because of the German ancestry of many people in the New Braunfels area, the water park was given a German name. Three times the park was expanded after opening. This Schlitterbahn park

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

Every year, the Oeseder Großkirmes takes place in the centre of Georgsmarienhütte. Whether it's a leisurely stroll from stall to stall or an exciting adrenaline rush on the many rides - the traditional event in the heart of Oesede town centre offers

Beverstedt is a small municipality with about 15,000 inhabitants and is located in Niedersachsen, about 25 kilometres south-east of Bremerhaven. There, in the district of Heyenhöfen, is the small CUX-ART animal park. Starting with a handful of blue

A large water park on Mallorca with rapid water slides, wave pools, children's paddling pools and quiet raft rides. The slides are nicely themed and offer a huge variety. There is something for everyone at Aqualand.

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One of the most traditional festivals in the Vogelsberg takes place every year from the Saturday before Corpus Christi to the Sunday after Corpus Christi. The premium market is firmly rooted in the local population and has survived through the ages. The

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as