In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the alpine coaster The Goat Coaster, which opened in 2015. The coaster, which was built by Josef Wiegand

The residents of Bad Homburg have been celebrating the Lantern Festival every year on the first weekend in September since 1935. In addition to the many stalls, food stands, wine and beer gardens that line the route from Louisenstraße over the

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

High up in the French Alps, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, lies the well-known mountain resort of Chamrousse. Just around 30 kilometres from Grenoble, the resort delights visitors all year round with its stunning natural

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

Every year around Shrove Monday, numerous showmen flock to Dortmund city centre. Visitors can expect a colourful mix of fairground classics and new attractions for Dortmund.

You can park in one of the many multi-storey car parks in the city centre. For

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

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,

The Michaelismesse in Miltenberg, usually called “Michelsmess” by locals, is one of the most traditional and largest folk festivals in the Bavarian Lower Main region. It combines a folk festival, a fair, a trade show, and regional traditions—all in

The funfair takes place on the market square and the town hall car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Langenfeld railway station (distance 1.4 km)

- by bus - bus stop Turnerstraße or Marktplatz (line 206, 232, E206)

- by bus - bus