It is certainly one of the biggest attractions in southern Germany - the Markgröninger Schäferlauf. Its roots go back to the 16th century and its ingenious mixture of tradition and folk festival with modern elements fascinates around 100,000 visitors

The Kassel Spring Festival on the Schwanenwiese fairground heralds the start of the funfair season in North Hesse. Every year, numerous showmen present their stands and rides. Fireworks are also a regular feature of the spring festival.

The funfair takes place on three squares in the centre of Edam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - Edam bus station

By car:

- Venue: Kaasmarkt / Damplein / Baanstraat

Parking facilities:

- Singelweg car park

- Egbert Sneijderplein car park

The large Alton Towers Resort also includes the Alton Towers Waterpark since 2003.

In the Caribbean ambience with tropical lagoons and lots of water fun, the indoor and outdoor areas quickly develop a holiday feeling.

The water park offers a lot of variety

Located on more than 10 hectares in Jackson, New Jersey right next to Six Flags Great Adventure is the water park Hurricane Harbor, which is well worth seeing. The water park - which is part of the Six Flags Group - offers a wide range of water slides,

The winter market at Schloßplatz in Berlin-Mitte is one of the capital's newest and most architecturally impressive winter events. It takes place directly in front of and within the historic setting of the rebuilt Berlin Palace, now the Humboldt Forum,

At Monte Tamaro in Switzerland, near Lake Maggiore, you can expect, among other things, an Alpine coaster and a high ropes course on the mountain. At the foot of the mountain there is also a large adventure pool.

The Paaskermis in Oss is a lively start to the Dutch fair season and traditionally transforms the town centre of this Brabant municipality into a vibrant amusement park during the Easter holidays. As one of the first major spring events in the region,

Another theme park of the Cedar Fair Group. The park includes Intimidator 305, one of the world's 7 Gigacoasters. The amusement park covers an area of 160 hectares. There is also a smaller water park. The park has existed since 1975 and currently has

The funfair takes place in the centre of Deurne.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Zutphen station (distance 1.1 km)

- By bus - Europastraat bus stop

By car:

- Venue: city centre

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Aaltje Reddingiusstraat)

- Car