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

Since the relocation of the spring market from the Festwiese to Nienburg city centre in 2007, this decision can be seen as a small ‘success story’. This year, the spring market can finally take place again. After a forced break due to the coronavirus

In the South Welsh coastal town of Porthcawl, located directly on the Bristol Channel, about 48 km west of Cardiff, you will find the Coney Beach Porthcawl amusement park, which first opened in 1920. The park was originally built to entertain American

The Antwerp Christmas market is part of the comprehensive “Winter in Antwerp” event and is considered one of the most spectacular and extensive Christmas markets in Belgium. The festive activities transform large parts of the historic district and

In Soltau, Lower Saxony, halfway between Hanover and Hamburg, not far from the A7 motorway, lies the Soltau Therme, a huge fun and wellness oasis. In addition to an 80 metre long tube slide, a children's play area, sports, diving and teaching pools, a

The first Schlitterbahn Park in New Braunfels, Texas opened in 1979. Because of the German ancestry of many people in the New Braunfels area, the water park was given a German name. Three times the park was expanded after opening. This Schlitterbahn park

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.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

In June, Bad Langensalza once again invites you to its traditional fountain festival. In addition to the popular funfair on Jahnplatz, visitors can look forward to a colourful programme of events that are all about the traditional Bad Langensalza rose

The town of Delmenhorst was granted market rights by King Christian V of Denmark in 1690. In 1823, 33 market traders moved into the spring market. The term "Krammarkt" is documented for 1887 - this was also the first year that a carousel was on the

The White Water water park is located in southern Missouri, around 75 kilometres south of Springfield. It is part of the Silver Dollar's City theme park, but is around 10 kilometres away from it. Covering around 13 hectares in Branson, White Water is one