The Oktoberfest in Munich, affectionately known as the ‘Wiesn’ by locals, is the largest folk festival in the world and a global symbol of Bavarian culture and joie de vivre. Its origins date back to 1810, when it was first celebrated on the occasion

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is also known as Busch Gardens Europe. This comes from the usage of many themes from the countries in Europe. Even a big tent from the Octoberfest can be found there. Busch Gardens is well known for his famous roller cousters.

In the imperial city of Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, not far from the Dutch and Belgian borders, you will find the "7th Space Aachen" virtual reality experience near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aachen Cathedral. A wide range of VR attractions for

In the English port town of South Shields in the South Tyneside district, in the north-east of England, you will find the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, which has existed permanently since 1899. Similar to a fair, you have to pay for every attraction here;

The Ludwigshafen Christmas market is held every year on the central Berliner Platz and is considered one of the earliest and most important Christmas markets in Rhineland-Palatinate, attracting visitors from far beyond the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan

The funfair takes place in the centre of Almere on the Esplanade by the Weerwater.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almere Stad station, Centrum station (distance 1.1 km)

- by bus - bus stop Stadhuisplein

By car:

- Venue: Esplanade

Parking

In Melide on Lake Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, you will find Swissminiatur, which has been in operation since 1959. On an area of around 14,000 square metres, you will find over 130 models of various interesting buildings in Switzerland on a

The Hansemarkt Dortmund is a traditional and diverse autumn folk festival that transforms Dortmund's city centre into a lively journey back in time to the heyday of the Hanseatic League, emphasising Dortmund's historical significance as an important

An amusement park with an attached zoo invites young visitors and families. There are rides only for the smaller clientele, such as a family rollercoaster, bumper cars, Samba Tower and a few other small attractions.

With over 100 showmen and up to 200,000 visitors, the Annaberger Kät is the largest folk festival in the Ore Mountains. With over 500 years of tradition, the Kät is also one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany.

Monday: Ladies Night - discounts for