Whenever the Ferris wheel turns and the chain carousel starts its rides to cries of joy, when the Wendsche Kärmetze is officially opened by the mayor of Wenden, representatives of the showmen, politicians and the brewery with the tapping of a keg of

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

Around 70 showmen and rides look forward to your visit.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ahlen railway station (distance to the fairground 1 km)

By car - Venue: Dr.-Paul-Rosenbaum-Platz

Parking facilities:

- Mammutpfad car park (chargeable)

In addition to the Cranger Kirmes, the Cranger Weihnachtszauber (Cranger Christmas Magic) takes place every year in November/December. Here, in addition to the combination of funfair and Christmas market, you can marvel at one of the largest mobile

In the Upper Austrian capital Linz, or rather in its district Urfahr, the nine-day Urfahranermarkt, also known colloquially as Urfahr-Markt or Urfix, takes place twice a year. The Urfahranermarkt in spring always begins on the last Saturday in April and

Shh... If you're quiet, you can hear them: The long drawn-out aaaahs from the double 80-meter slide and the turbo slide.

But the three slides are only one of many attractions in the Olantis world of experience.

Inside and outside, young and old will find

An amusement park mainly for families and children who want to have a lot of fun.

From roller coaster to mini freefalls to themed rides, there is something for the whole family.

In addition to the amusement park, there are the following facilities that

The "funniest water in Istria", as the park calls itself, is a water park that has something to offer for every taste and age. Not only water slides, wave pools and fun pools pass the time, no, dance courses, tournaments, workshops, game counters,

The Papenburg August Market is a traditional folk festival that is one of the largest funfairs in the Emsland region and has a history dating back over 300 years. It is an integral part of the annual calendar of events in Papenburg.

The festival

From Beat Saber (Guitar Hero with laser sabers) to Fruit Ninja VR to shooting zombies in Arizona Sunshine, there is something for all gamers. Those who prefer a more relaxed experience can swing into the hanging chairs and take a trip around the world,