In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain Snowpark.

In addition to the Ski Lift Shootout Coaster, a Wie-Flyer and

The fifth season begins in Pfaffenhofen in September. Traditionally, it's "O'zapft is!" again on the first Friday in September after the festive parade. For twelve days and evenings, spectacular and traditional fairground rides, a wide variety of

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

Cloppenburg has a centuries-old tradition as a market town, and other festivals and special markets have been established in recent years and decades:

In 1950, the June market was organised for the first time as the successor to the Easter market. Over

Plopsaland Germany – Family fun in the Palatinate

Plopsaland Germany is located in Haßloch in the Palatinate, around 32 kilometres from Mannheim and approximately 45 kilometres from Heidelberg. The amusement park is easily accessible via the A65 and A61

The Oltremare is a huge theme park divided into the areas of earth and sea. Very interactive and educational, the park tries to explain the origin of life. There is an IMAX cinema and a dolphin show. In addition, the "Adventure Island" invites you to

With the Karls Pop-Up Park in Wernigerode, the true Karls experience is coming to the Harz region for the first time. Since 19 May 2026, visitors have been able to enjoy a lovingly designed leisure area with numerous attractions for the whole family on

The largest of the three Gullivers Parks offer plenty of variety for the whole family.

Wooden roller coaster, wild water slide, lots of flat rides and kiddy rides fill the day with lots of fun.

If you don't want to explore the park on foot, you can do so

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

In the heart of the Ruhr area you can go on a "world tour in one day". In this zoo, which is especially designed close to nature, you can experience the worlds of Alaska, Africa and Asia with more than 900 animals in over 100 species on more than 30