Every year in November, the popular Martinikirmes takes place. It is a real highlight: every year many people in the Ruhr area and the Lower Rhine region look forward to this particularly beautiful fair.

The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on 11 November

In 1950, the Lille Zoo opened on a small area of less than 4 hectares. Over 400 animals from over 100 species are presented to visitors here. It is particularly noteworthy that the zoo was free to visit until 2016, making it one of the most visited zoos

Divided into ten lifelike habitats such as the Rainforest, Barrier Reef and Reptile, the Cairns Aquarium is home to over 15,000 animals. Since 2017, the aquarium has been impressing visitors with its location, as it is only a few metres from the Pacific

The Kermis Voorjaar in Schiedam is a traditional spring event that brings fresh energy to this historic city in the province of South Holland. As one of the first major funfairs of the season in the region, it attracts numerous visitors to the central

The Ruhrort harbour festival will once again offer a colourful mix of music, culture and plenty of maritime flair. In addition to the funfair, the fish market and the backyard jumble sale, the fireworks display will once again attract numerous visitors

At the Vlotho Bridge Market, young and old get their money's worth. Fast-paced rides and funfair nostalgia under Vlotho's bridge. Three days of fun! Even if it rains, a good mood is guaranteed.

Vlotho's retailers invite you to the spring awakening on

Spandau Winterland generally refers to the entertaining fairground and carnival part of the pre-Christmas events in Berlin-Spandau, which often takes place in combination with the traditional Spandau Christmas market in the old town. While the large

The Corpus Christi fair in downtown Xanten has a long tradition and always offers a wide variety of attractions. Starting at the parking lot on Bahnhofstraße/corner of Westwall, it runs along Kurfürstenstraße to Karthaus. For five days, rides and

Braunschweig meets at the Schützenplatz

Finally, roasted almonds and a colourful hustle and bustle on the Schützenplatz again. A large selection of showmen awaits you. Just have a look.

Important dates:

Wednesday - family day with reduced prices

the big

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere.

Travel information:

By public transport - S-Bahn /