The Mannheim Christmas Market is one of the largest and oldest traditional Christmas markets in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and is a central event in the run-up to Christmas. It takes place in a unique setting, namely around the imposing water

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train to

In the small village of Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva in the canton of Valais, model railway fans of real steam locomotives and steamships will find the Swiss Vapeur Parc, which has been in operation since 1979. On the grounds of the park, which is run by

The Cologne Folk Festival takes place twice a year with a magnificent view of Cologne Cathedral! Traditionally, the colourful hustle and bustle on the fairground on the banks of the Rhine in Deutz can be experienced in spring and autumn. Visitors can

The oldest zoo in Belgium is located in Antwerp and opened in 1843. Together with its "sister park" ZOO Planckendael, it is home to over 900 animal species. On about 10 hectares there are not only giraffes, lions and other large animals, but also bred

Not far from the Slovakian border, a mountain coaster awaits you in Čeladná, a community of just under 3,000 souls in the Czech Republic. This coaster, which has only been around since 2019, has a track of more than 800 metres. To get here, you drive

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has been located in Glenwood Springs, in Garfield Country in Colorado, the 38th state of the United States of America and approx. 160 miles (approx. 257 km) from Denver, since 1999. The Glenwood Gondola, a cable car, takes

Families with children up to 12 years of age will love the small amusement park on the German-Dutch border!

Several attractions like a train ride, a family roller coaster, boat ride and much more offer plenty of variety.

The main restaurant also takes care

The spring festival is coming to Stendal!

At the beginning of May, the first Stendal Spring Festival will open on Schützenplatz in 2025. The 35 or so rides and stalls will be in Stendal until mid-May and have plenty to offer.

Important dates:

Monday: Ride

In the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Alzey, about 35 km from the state capital Mainz, the five-day Winzerfest has been held every year since 1933, starting on the 3rd Friday in September. In addition to selected regional wines, good food and lots of