The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

In Poland's fourth largest city, Łódź, the city's zoo has existed since 1938. According to its own information, it is the most modern zoo in Europe. Many hundreds of animal species are kept on an area of more than 16 hectares. Over the years, the zoo

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.

"Ahoy sailors, set sail!" can be heard from afar. The Disney Newport Bay Club Hotel is picturesquely situated here on the shores of Lake Disney, a hotel with maritime flair, nautical décor elements and endless attention to detail, inspired by the

The funfair is a big hit with young and old alike. Every year at the end of the summer holidays in Heemskerk, there are many attractions at the funfair in the town centre. From bumper cars to rope pulling and break dancing. But the funfair in Heemskerk

The park was originally opened in 1976 as “Marriott's Great America Park” and became part of the Six Flags Group in 1984. With 16 roller coasters and nine themed areas, it is one of the 20 most visited parks in North America. The park also includes the

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

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By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

A huge indoor swimming pool with 5 water slides and several large pools. Especially the very large wave pool impresses with its beautiful theming. Of course, the fun pool also includes a large sauna offer. During the summer months there is also a beach

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated