The Lüner Himmelfahrtskirmes is one of the most traditional and popular folk festivals in the region and transforms the city centre into a lively fairground every May. The festival extends across Pfarrer-Bremer-Platz and the theatre car park, giving the

During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

Speelpark Hoge Boekel near Enschede offers children a carefree day at this huge playground.

Trampolines, ball pools, slides, bouncy castles and more invite the whole family to spend a carefree day.

Due to its rural location, the park is also perfect as a

In Bürstadt in southern Hesse, around 10 km south-west of Worms in Rhineland-Palatinate and around 20 km south of Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, you will find the Dschungelcamp indoor playground. Open all year round (closed on Mondays), the indoor

The Hochheim market is the event of the year and is known far beyond the city limits. It takes place on the first weekend after All Souls' Day and lasts five days. This special mixture of folk festival, fair and funfair is unique in Germany.

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Irrland – Europe's largest farm adventure park – is located in the Lower Rhine region, just a few minutes from the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer and not far from the Dutch border. Covering an area of over 300,000 square metres, the park offers a unique

Stay with your LEGO® NINJAGO® heroes in the NINJAGO® Quarter, which opened in 2022 and is located in the holiday village right next to LEGOLAND® Deutschland. In a total of 72 lovingly themed family rooms, each designed for four people and with a separate

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.

The Filmpark Babelsberg offers a mixture of entertainment, action and experiences from the authentic film and television world. An experience for all media-interested visitors!

Visit the original outdoor sets or the stunt and TV shows.

An interactive 4D

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