Lapland borders directly on the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea and lies in the centre of Finland. Ranua is a good two hours' drive north of Oulu, and the journey from Rovaniemi to Ranua takes only about an hour. The route takes you along the E75

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

In the French municipality of Sautron in the Pays de la Loire region, around ten kilometres north-west of Nantes, you will find the Parc des Naudières. Open since 1971, this amusement park offers families with children up to around 12 years of age a

No matter whether you go for a ride on the tractor track, theKartoffelsackrutsche, the tire slide or the playground, there is plenty on offer for the little ones!

Especially the Pfannkuchen-Schleuder is one of the most popular attractions and if you get

Dive into the year 1520 and experience the Renaissance from its most fascinating side.

Meet Christopher Columbus and the other residents of Mandoria.

In addition to some live actors, the indoor amusement park offers various rides for the whole family. From

Organised by Karl Kritz AG, the Heidenheim folk festival has been taking place on the fairground at Brenzpark for many years. In mid-June, you can once again expect lots of great merry-go-rounds and a funfair for young and old!

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When the May Festival arrives, it's known to be spring. The first festival of the season traditionally heralds the start of outdoor events in Heilbronn. From the Ferris wheel and break dancing to the family carousel, everything is on offer. Fun and

Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.

The Foire aux Manèges de Printemps in Arras is an integral part of the northern French festival calendar and transforms the historic city in the Pas-de-Calais department into a vibrant centre of entertainment culture every spring. The festival takes

For 10 days, the rides keep visitors on the edge of their seats. One highlight follows the next. There is no chance of boredom here.

Even the little ones are catered for with various rides.

The beer garden, snack stands, churros and waffle bakeries as well