The Christmas market in Meissen, affectionately known as “Meißner Weihnacht,” transforms the picturesque porcelain and wine town into an enchanting winter wonderland during Advent. In the heart of the old town, on the historic market square in front

Water Country is a water park near Portsmouth in New Hampshire in the USA. It was opened in 1984 and is New England's largest water park. With 18 attractions, the park also includes New England's largest wave pool. Unlike many other water parks, you can

In Tournehem-sur-la-Hem, France, near Calais awaits you a small amusement park next to a campsite. Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, it was reopened in 2016 under new management. With its lake and animals, it is scenically a feast for the eyes. In

When Marburg celebrates its Harbour Festival, the city shows its most relaxed side. Even though Marburg doesn’t have a huge seaport, the banks of the Lahn are transformed for a weekend into a maritime promenade that perfectly captures the university

The first big spring market of the year in the Emsland-East Frisian region takes place in May on the Untender market square in Papenburg. The traditional May market opens its doors to all visitors who fancy a funfair.

‘Every day from 2 pm, market

Over the first weekend in September, Lübbecke celebrates in a big way, then it's the Blasheim Market. With many attractive rides and a great party atmosphere, visitors are attracted to the grounds. Of course, there is also a varied gastronomy.

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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.

Summe Besse is an Alpine adventure world in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise and is located around 52 kilometres south-west of Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the French department of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with just under 150,000

The Easter fair in Hagen takes place on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies

Happy Wonderland in Budapest is the only temporary Advent amusement park in the country, transforming an area of the City Park (Városliget), not far from the castle grounds of Vajdahunyad Castle, into a magical winter wonderland. It offers a unique