In 2008, Matamba, Phantasialand's second hotel, opened. As a three-star accommodation option directly adjacent to the Deep in Africa theme area, the focus was entirely on Africa. The hotel is inspired by the clay buildings of the West African Dogon

The All Saints' Fair in Soest is the largest old town fair in Europe and also the oldest fair in Westphalia (documented since 1338). Around 400 showmen are on site on an area of around 50,000 square metres, including more than 40 rides/runs. A total of

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 Rotorua, New Zealand, about 220 km from Auckland, an exciting mountain awaits you. You can get to the mountain in a very relaxed way by cable car. There is plenty to experience, from the Skyswing to a zipline. The Luge takes you down the mountain at

An amusement park mainly for families with children, but also for teenagers there is a roller coaster.

Even if Blackgang Chine only offers a handful of rides, it impresses with its diverse themed areas.

There is a lot to discover, from a western town to

The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

The Hohenfels folk festival takes place on the Hohenfels military training area in 92366 Hohenfels in the Upper Palatinate. Hohenfels is located between Neumarkt and Regensburg.

The musical programme offers a wide range from traditional Bavarian music to

In Neuss in the Lower Rhine region, around 10 km south-west of the North Rhine-Westphalian capital Düsseldorf, you will find Alpenpark Neuss. What began in 2001 on the former site of the Neuss-Grefrath landfill site with Germany's first indoor ski hall

In the US state of Colorado, or rather in its capital Denver, lies Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States. It has been in continuous operation for over 130 years, ensuring fun for young and old alike

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