In the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Alzey, about 35 km from the state capital Mainz, the five-day Winzerfest has been held every year since 1933, starting on the 3rd Friday in September. In addition to selected regional wines, good food and lots of

In 1892, less than 2 kilometres from Sagrada Familia and only a few hundred metres from the Balearic Sea, the Barcelona Zoo opened in Barcelona. On an area of 13 hectares, around 300 animal species and also around 300 plant species are exhibited to the

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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The Karlsruhe Fair is held twice a year on the Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Many showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Large rides such as the Olympia Looping or the Alpina Bahn have also been

The Leipzig Showmen's Association invites visitors to the Leipzig Small Fair three times a year. In April/May for the Spring Small Fair, in July/August for the Summer Small Fair and the Autumn Small Fair in September/October. Each event lasts 4-6 weeks

The Rostock Hanse Sail is primarily a major international maritime event focusing on traditional ships. Nevertheless, an extensive range of fairground attractions is an integral part of the land programme and a popular attraction for families and

The traditional Bunder Whitsun Fair attracts large numbers of visitors every year to the historic town centre around the Kirchring. The grand opening is traditionally heralded by a gun salute, followed by the giving away of free rides for children at the

In Hirschau in the Upper Palatinate district of Amberg-Sulzbach, around 80 kilometres east of Nuremberg, you will find the Monte Kaolino amusement park. On this 120 metre high slag heap, one of the highest sand mountains in Europe, which consists of 32

In the Middle Franconian district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, or rather in Vestenbergsgreuth, around 20 km south-east of Geiselwind and just a few kilometres from the A3 motorway, you will find the Alpinecoaster Greuther Keller, which opened in 2003. In

Le Lioran is located in the Cantal department in the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and is in the middle of the impressive volcanic massif of the Monts du Cantal. Surrounded by verdant forests, vast mountain landscapes, and the characteristic