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

About 10 kilometres northwest of the Greek capital Athens lies the suburb of Marousi in the north of Attica. Conveniently located on a small area is the Luna Park Aidonakia. Luna Parks are known for often being open late into the night. Under the name

Two parks for the price of one: That's the Tierpark Bern, or that's the Bärenpark and Dählholzli. Since 1937, Bern has presented more than 225 animal species in its animal and bear park on an area of almost 20 hectares. In addition to the special

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 Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg's Speicherstadt is the largest model railway in the world. On almost 1500 square meters there is a world of its own, which impresses with numbers. As of July 2020, 1040 trains run here daily over 15,715 meters of laid

The Hellenthal Bird of Prey Station & Game Reserve has been located in Hellenthal in the Euskirchen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, south of the Eifel National Park, since 1967. On the approximately 65-hectare site of the private game reserve, native

The Westfalenbad Dortmund is a truly versatile place for a relaxing or action-packed day by the water. Whether you want to swim laps, play with your family or just relax, there is something for everyone here. The pools are large and clean, and there are

In Tournehem-sur-la-Hem, France, near Calais awaits you a small amusement park next to a campsite. Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, it was reopened in 2016 under new management. With its lake and animals, it is scenically a feast for the eyes. In

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

Every winter, the most wonderful time of the year begins in Kassel. Every year, Kassel's city center is transformed into a glowing fairy-tale world full of magic, scents, and music:

The Kassel Fairy-Tale Christmas Market invites you to rediscover your