The Stoppelmarkt in Vechta is one of the oldest markets in northwest Germany. It was already mentioned in a document in 1298. The market got its name from the stubble fields (harvested cornfields) where it was once held when the plague raged in Vechta.

The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The festival has been held since 1954 and is now the largest spring festival in Lower Saxony with around 700,000 visitors. The

On 4.7.1926, Knoebels Groves, the forerunner of today's Knoebels Amusement Resort, opened in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. A steam-powered carousel and the Chrystal Pool were two of the first attractions in the amusement park. On an area of around 45ha, the

Sprookjesbos opened in Valkenburg, between Maastricht and Heerlen, in 1950. The park is mainly aimed at parents with young children and features more than 17 different fairy tales. From Sleeping Beauty to Ali Baba, every child is guaranteed to find their

The Kalte Markt traditionally takes place at the beginning/middle of November. The original cattle fair was first mentioned in documents in the 12th century. In the meantime, it has developed into a large local festival with more than 100,000 visitors.

The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber immerses the medieval streets in a winter wonderland straight out of an old fairy tale. When the lights shine on the half-timbered houses and the cobblestones sparkle, the scent of roasted almonds, spicy

Around 70 kilometres away from Salzburg, near Bischofshofen, lies the tranquil village of St. Martin am Tennengebirge. A new roller bob track was opened here in autumn 2022. The bobs are designed as double-seaters, so that 2 people with a total weight of

Immerse yourself in a fantastic world and experience magical moments. Several themed areas whisk you away to different worlds and let you forget everyday life.

Rollercoasters:

• Black Mamba (B&M Inverted Coaster)
• Colorado Adventure (Vekoma Mine-Train)

The Venray funfair takes place in the centre of Venray.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Venray station (distance 2.8 km to the fairground)

- by bus - no information available

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Centrum Garage

If you are looking for a varied outing in nature, the Wildpark-MV in Güstrow is a real highlight for the whole family. On around 200 hectares of forest and meadowland, you can experience native and rarer wild animals up close. Particularly impressive