As a Westphalian city, Hamm lies on the border with the Ruhr area and has had its own zoo since 1934. Over 80 animal species are presented on an area of over 9 hectares. You will not only find small budgies or porcupines, but also pumas and zebras.

The Kermis Carnaval in Valkenswaard is an extraordinary cultural event that uniquely combines traditional Dutch fairground culture with the ecstatic joie de vivre of carnival. While the town changes its name to “Striepersgat” during carnival season,

At PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, visitors can expect a lively Caribbean adventure. The large water park is located right next to the PortAventura Park. Adventurers of all ages can enjoy themselves on the extensive outdoor area. An over 30-metre high

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

With the Erdinger Weißbräu festival tent and Fischer's Stiftungszelt, two large festival tents await you at the autumn festival in Erding. There will be live music and of course a good atmosphere in both marquees on all days. There is also a café tent

You can toboggan on the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate in Hilscheid near Thalfang (Trier is about 50 kilometres to the west by car), on the Erbeskopf. This mountain in Hunsrück is just over 26 kilometres from the Moselle. Here you can

Walygator Grand Est is an amusement park in northeastern France that has offered you a diverse range of action, adventure and family fun since its opening in 1989. The park is located in Maizières-lès-Metz in the Moselle department, about 15 kilometers

The Rottweiler Volksfest takes place in June. It is a traditional city festival that promises ‘fun for young and old’.

What you can expect:

Fairground at the stadium: The central location of the event is the fairground at Stadionstraße 40. This is where

The funfair in Lisse is a central part of the annual Feestweek, a large folk festival that usually puts the town into a state of excitement in September. The funfair itself is the vibrant heart of the last days of Feestweek.

The funfair takes place on

The Radevormwald Shooting and Local Heritage Festival is the town’s largest and most traditional folk festival, attracting large numbers of visitors to the central market square and the adjacent fairground every year. Organised by the Radevormwald