The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

When the days slowly start to get longer again, the fun comes to town. The Datteln Spring Fair takes place on Neumarkt and Schützenplatz - with Sunday shopping. As usual, there will be reduced prices on Monday, which is traditionally a family day.

In Norddeich, a district of Norden, in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, you will find the only state-recognised care centre for marine mammals in Lower Saxony, the Seal Sanctuary National Park House, which opened in 1971. Every year, around 80 to 180 seals and

In April, the market square in Altenessen will once again be transformed into a colourful funfair paradise! For three days, you can expect exciting rides, delicious fairground classics and lots of fun for the whole family.

Attractions for young & old

The park covers an area of around 6 hectares and is home to more than 70 animal species. A total of around 350 animals live here, including many well-known and rare species that are native to Europe. The park's inhabitants include European brown bears,

Just outside the centre of Perugia, the big fair takes place in a car park. In addition to many rides, there is of course also food and drink.

Travel information:

By car:

- Venue: Pian Di Massiano

Parking facilities:

- Large parking areas directly next to the

The Augustuskermis in Torhout is one of the largest and most traditional funfairs in West Flanders, Belgium. It takes place every year in August and transforms the city centre into a lively festival zone.

The funfair offers a diverse mix of thrills,

Three times a year, the Hanseatic City invites you to the Hamburg Cathedral. It is celebrated as spring dom, summer dom and winter dom. Hamburg Dom is considered the largest public festival in the north. On 3 kilometres the rides and amusement arcades of

In the small Hungarian town of Balatonlelle in the administrative district of south-west Hungary, on the shallow shores of Lake Balaton, you will find the Vidámpark amusement park, which has been open in the summer months and in the evening hours since

Located near The Hague is Drievliet Family Park, which features several very interesting roller coasters.

The highlight is likely the launch coaster “Formule X,” with its fun and compact layout designed by Maurer Rides.

The park is particularly popular