In the northernmost city in the European Union, Oulu in the north of Finland, you will find Vauhtipuisto amusement park, which was opened in 1982 by the Komulainen family and is still in operation today. The park with more than twenty-five attractions is

The Michaelmas Fair in Miltenberg is the largest folk festival on the Bavarian Lower Main, with origins dating back to 1367. The festival beer is provided by the local brewery Brauhaus Faust (founded in 1654) and the new Lechnerwirt marquee provides

In the French town of Métabief in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which is primarily known as a winter sports resort, you will find the La Luge des Cimes Alpine Coaster, which has been open all year round since 14 July 2022. The 710-metre-long

In 2021, Armenia's largest amusement park in this region opened on 276,000 square meters. Over 30 million US dollars were invested in the first year and many more are to follow. Compared to Europe, this doesn't seem like much, but if you compare it with

Many rides and classics such as the ‘Break Dance’, the bumper cars and the chain flyer invite funfair enthusiasts and those who want to become one to a great funfair week. There are also children's carousels, trampolines, games shops, a shooting

The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

In the French municipality of La Bourboule in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you will find Parc Fenestre. This amusement park, which mainly appeals to families with children up to around 13 years of age, promises a great day out with a wide variety of

The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

The Rügen Harbour Days in Sassnitz are the largest maritime festival on the island of Rügen. The promenade from the east harbour to the west harbour (approx. 1.5 km) attracts visitors to linger and browse with its many traders and showmen. There are

An amusement park mainly for families with children, but also for teenagers there is a roller coaster.

Even if Blackgang Chine only offers a handful of rides, it impresses with its diverse themed areas.

There is a lot to discover, from a western town to