A water park with several slides awaits you about 130 kilometers from Springfield. The park was previously called Big Surf Waterpark. It was renamed SuperSplash USA for the 2025 season and has a new owner who has invested several million in the park.

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

The Black Forest model railway in Gutach is a fascinating excursion destination for railway fans, families and model-making enthusiasts. Covering more than 500 square metres of exhibition space, the largest European model railway based on a real H0 gauge

In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.

In Geleen in the Dutch province of Limburg, one of the largest funfair events in the south of the Netherlands, the Gelaender Kirmes, takes place every year. Every year, over 90 different showmen present their rides, shooting, lottery and throwing stalls

The funfair in 's-Hertogenbosch stretches through the city centre. Lots of showmen provide good entertainment.

On the funfair's website (linked here) you can still get discount vouchers for various rides.

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Everything is always different in Hövelhof on the first weekend in October - that's when the Senne community at the source of the River Ems celebrates Hövelmarkt with thousands of guests. One of the most traditional events in the Paderborn region is

In the Belgian town of Pelt in the province of Limburg, on the Belgian-Dutch border, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Pelt Dommelslag. The pool, which belongs to the LAGO Group, which currently operates twelve swimming paradises in Belgium, is a

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

Spring is in the starting blocks and many showmen and market traders are getting ready for a new market season, which for many traditionally begins in Nidda. The popular Nidda spring market takes place there and all the citizens of Nidda, as well as