In the mountain village of Gatlinburg in the east of the US state of Tennessee beneath the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you will find the Moonshine Mountain Coaster. Operated as the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster from 2014 to 2021 and renamed the

It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

Probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town of Emden...

The Emden Schützen- und Volksfest - probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town by the sea. Five cheerful days of festivities with hearty music and a folk festival

The annual fishing festival with a large fairground takes place directly on the Rhine. In addition to the rides, there is much more to experience. Whether live music, fisherman's sting, helicopter tours, or even party events, everything is on offer in

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.

The Mega Kirmes is back at the Stadion am Zoo from 2025. With numerous attractions and highlights, there's something for everyone, whether you're a fan of funfairs or adrenaline junkies.

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By public transport:

- with the suspension railway

In Bensheim on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, the Bergstrasse Wine Festival takes place every year in September and lasts nine days. It traditionally starts on the Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September with the coronation of the Bergstrasse

The 380-hectare reserve, 35 hectares of which are open to visitors, serves as the starting point for the bird park. The Parc des Oiseaux is located 26 kilometers north of Lyon and about 90 kilometers from Geneva. Opened in 1970, the bird park is home to

The Säubrennerkirmes runs through the whole of Wittlich town centre. In addition to the amusement park around the castle gallery, there are many other highlights. These include the parade through the town centre and the festival play "Die Säubrenner".

Since 1962, the folk festival has been held on the fairground at the ESC site. Annually changing rides and attractions provide variety, and the festival hall is there every year. There, changing bands provide the necessary atmosphere every day.