The Easter market has its origins in the Napoleonic era, when Mutterstadt was the cantonal capital, and today takes place as an amusement market from Easter Saturday to the Tuesday after Easter on the Messplatz.

(Source: City of Mutterstadt)

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During Advent, the city on the Rhine and Moselle rivers is transformed into an atmospheric pre-Christmas paradise every year: the scent of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine, and gingerbread wafts through the streets.

At the arts and crafts market,

If you've ever wanted to stand face to face with a penguin, then you've come to the right place at AquaZoo Leeuwarden. Opened in 2003, the zoo offers you a variety of animals that live in, on or near the water. You will experience birds, reptiles and

At Schwarzsee in the canton of Fribourg, about 50 km south of the Swiss capital Bern, lies a mountain full of experiences. With a view of the Kaiseregg, there is plenty to do in summer and winter. In winter you can go skiing and in summer you can go

The Heerenveen Fair is a vibrant gathering place that transforms the heart of this Frisian town into a dazzling sea of colours and lights. As one of the region’s most significant folk festivals, it creates a unique blend of modern entertainment and

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

The Whitsun fair takes place in Gütersloh on the market square.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Gütersloh railway station (distance 750 m)

- by bus - bus stop Am Wochenmarkt

By car:

- Venue: Market square

Parking facilities:

- Klingenthal

In the district of Harz, or rather in Schierke near Wernigerode, which is mainly known for its half-timbered houses, the castle and the "leaning house", there has been a 341 metre long Brocken Coaster for fans of mountain coasters since 2003. Open all

In Austria's Salzburger Land in Zell am See Kaprun on the Maiskogel, a fast-paced and long Alpine coaster awaits you. There is also a playground with slides and refreshment facilities.

In the west of England, more precisely in Wallasey at the tip of the Wirral peninsula and only 6 miles (approx. 10 km) from Liverpool, you will find the New Brighton Funfair amusement park on the Marine Promenade, which is operated by the Wilkie Leisure