In the Great Smoky Mountains, more precisely in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, approx. 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the shopping and entertainment centre The Island in Pigeon Forge. In addition to various

Since 2024, there has been an Alpine coaster on the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal, Saxony, not even a handful of kilometers from the Czech border. There are also trampolines and a flyline. In winter, you can also go skiing here. High up on the mountain,

The Dessau Pumpkin Fair is an annual folk festival that transforms the town's market square into an autumnal amusement park at the end of October, taking up the theme of the approaching Halloween season. This multi-day fair, traditionally organised by

In Geleen in the Dutch province of Limburg, one of the largest funfair events in the south of the Netherlands, the Gelaender Kirmes, takes place every year. Every year, over 90 different showmen present their rides, shooting, lottery and throwing stalls

After a two-year break, the spring fair is back in Osnabrück. On the grounds of the Halle Gartlage, the carousels are finally turning again. Roller coaster, giant swing, break dance and much more can be found here. Of course, the Ferris wheel will be

The Montbéliard Christmas Lights (Les Lumières de Noël) is an annual event that transforms Montbéliard in the Franche-Comté region of France into a veritable city of lights (Cité des Lumières) during Advent. This market is considered one of the

Delitzsch Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and school groups. Centrally located near the old town, it is home to over 250 animals from around 60 species, including Barbary macaques, llamas, meerkats and native wild animals. There

The Heinerfest in Darmstadt

The Heinerfest is one of the largest city centre festivals in Germany and takes place every year in Darmstadt, Hesse. It is traditionally celebrated on the first weekend in July and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to

In the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, or rather in the municipality of Arâches-la-Frasse, 18 km north of Sallanches, you will find the Speed Dragoz La Luge des Carroz mountain coaster at the valley station. Opened in 2018 and built by Josef

At the largest folk festival in the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, you will experience a varied family programme for young and old, peppered with stars and starlets as well as sporting competitions. Of course, the dragon boat and duck races are also a