The Lukasmarkt has been known for centuries as the inner city folk festival. On nine days between 250,000 and 300,000 visitors come to the Mayen city centre. Thus the Lukasmarkt can rightfully be called one of the largest folk festivals in

The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

An amusement park right by the sea, set up like a fair.

There are also several roller coasters, flat rides and themed rides on offer.

The highlight is the wooden roller coaster "Roller Coaster" from 1932, which has a brakeman on the train.

The whole family

It was not until 2005 that the GaiaZoo opened on 25 hectares in Kerkrade, near the border with Aachen. The zoo is divided into 4 areas and houses animals from the continents of Europe, America and Africa. Around 100 animal species from different areas

The funfair takes place on the market square and the town hall car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Langenfeld railway station (distance 1.4 km)

- by bus - bus stop Turnerstraße or Marktplatz (line 206, 232, E206)

- by bus - bus

The Alpinecoaster has been in Mijoux in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region since 2008. Among other things, there is also a zipline and a mini golf course. The mountain is located about 20 km from Geneva.

On the island of Usedom in beautiful Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, you will find Kinderland Trassenheide. Covering an area of around 10,000 square metres, this play and adventure park is a great destination for families with children up to around 13

The Heilbronn Folk Festival is one of the largest folk festivals in Baden-Württemberg and has been taking place since 1926. Unfortunately, the number of visitors is currently declining. In earlier years, up to 300,000 visitors came, but currently there

The Saint-Romain Fair in Rouen is the second largest fair in France with over 200 attractions, including around 60 rides. A total of around 1.5 million visitors attend the fair every year.

Travel information:

By car:

- Venue: Esplanade Saint-Gervais

Parking

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