Every year, the US Army Garrison Bavaria invites the entire population to celebrate at the German-American Folk Festival on the military training area. The military training area opens its doors on the first weekend in August.

On the fairground at Camp

In Gruyères, Fribourg, about 125 km from Geneva, there is an Alpinecoaster to ride since 2008. You can also go hiking there. There are downhill carts and a mini golf course.

In Ödenburg near the Austrian border, 40 kilometres south of Vienna and 60 km from Neusiedlersee, a summer toboggan run awaits you with a track length of over 900 metres.

During Advent, Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg is transformed into a festive Christmas market – surrounded by historic old town houses, the pedestrian zone glows with lights. Wooden stalls invite visitors to browse through all kinds of Christmas goods:

The big spring fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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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 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

In Lienz, Tyrol, about 90 km from Zell am See, there is an exciting mountain. Experience a ride that will take your breath away on one of the longest and most spectacular "Alpine Coasters" in the Alps. Head through green forests with roundabouts at a

The Dessau Advent Market takes place in the Bauhaus city of Dessau in Saxony-Anhalt and is traditionally concentrated on the central market square, surrounded by the town hall and St. Mary's Church. This market is characterised by a contemplative

The Fête Foraine de Limoges, often referred to as the city's winter fair, is an integral part of regional identity and transforms the heart of the former capital of Limousin into a vibrant sea of lights every year. On the historic Champ de Juillet, a