The Stoppelmarkt in Vechta is one of the oldest markets in northwest Germany. It was already mentioned in a document in 1298. The market got its name from the stubble fields (harvested cornfields) where it was once held when the plague raged in Vechta.

For five days, the Frankenberg Whitsun Market with its amusement park on the Wehrweide fairground will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. Visitors can expect an attractive mix of new and tried-and-tested rides for young and old as well

Less than five kilometres from the Tatralandia water park, in Liptovský Mikuláš and thus about 280 km from Bratislava, lies the new indoor park Fantázia Liptov Park, which will open in 2022. It is aimed primarily at families with younger children and

In Mautern, Austria, in beautiful Styria, in the Liesing Valley, not far from Leoben, Graz and Liezen, lies the "Wild Mountain Mautern". More than 300 alpine animals such as wolves, bears, owls, donkeys and ibexes as well as many other animal

Palace Playland is a traditional amusement park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, around 165 kilometres north of Boston directly on Saco Bay. It was originally opened in 1902 and is now the only remaining beachfront amusement park in New England. Palace

In Alsace, just 80 km from Europa-Park, an Alpine coaster awaits you that has only been around since 2024. There is also a summer toboggan run and much more to experience.

The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

The Oktoberfest in Munich, affectionately known as the ‘Wiesn’ by locals, is the largest folk festival in the world and a global symbol of Bavarian culture and joie de vivre. Its origins date back to 1810, when it was first celebrated on the occasion

The fair takes place in the Stadthof directly at the theatre aan de Schie.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Schiedam station (distance 1.1 km)

- by tram - stop Broersvest (line 1, 11)

By car:

- Venue: Stadserf (Theatre aan de Schie)

Parking

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,