In 1957, Pacific Park® first opened in Santa Monica, California, closed in 1967 and reopened in 1974. Around 40 metres above the Pacific Ocean, it is the only amusement park on a pier on the West Coast. Located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, it

The Christmas market of 1,000 stars in Cottbus is considered the largest and probably also the most luminous Christmas market in the Spreewald region and is deeply rooted in Brandenburg tradition. Its characteristic and eponymous feature is the

Just a few kilometres north of Halle an der Saale and three quarters of an hour's drive from Leipzig, Saxony-Anhalt has had an Alpine coaster with a descent of over 500 metres since 2002. On the southern slope of the Petersberg, this coaster winds its

Helau Bensheim!

When lights turn, music plays and the scent of cotton candy fills the air, then the time has come. The Bensheim Carnival Mass invites fun, enjoyment and good cheer for the whole family.

Rides and children's carousel

Rides for the big guys,

Less than 5 km from the Croatian water park Aquacolors Porec is the Dinopark Funtana. It was opened in 2009 and is also located on the Adriatic Sea on the Croatian peninsula of Istria. In a natural area with impressive rocky gorges and lush forests,

The Gera Spring and Autumn Folk Festivals are the largest folk festivals in Eastern Thuringia. Around 30 showmen from all over Germany with their rides and attractions are on site and await you. Of course, there will also be a varied gastronomic supply.

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

In Austria in Hoch-Imst you have a great opportunity to let off steam. Not only does the world's longest Alpine Coaster invite you here, which you can of course ride in both summer and winter. No, there is also a great playground and a trial course where

The carnival fair always attracts visitors around Rose Monday during the street carnival with various rides. Freshly roasted almonds, confectionery and savoury dishes are also on offer to refresh the carnival revellers.

The fair begins at the market,

More than 55 years ago, St. John's Night in Mainz was created to honour Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type printing. The Mainz St John's Night is inextricably linked to the lifestyle of our state capital and offers a rich selection of art,