The Kiliankirmes always takes place on the third weekend in July. It is traditionally officially opened by the mayor on Friday afternoon and ends on Monday evening with a large firework display.

Event:Large fairground rides are mainly located in the car

In the Austrian town of Sankt Radegund, around 25 kilometres north-west of Graz, you will find the ‘Hexenexpress’ Alpine Coaster on the Schöckl, the southernmost peak in the Graz mountains, as well as a range of food and drink, mountain bike and

The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The festival has been held since 1954 and is now the largest spring festival in Lower Saxony with around 700,000 visitors. The

Over the course of 18 days, around 45 showmen and women provide funfair flair on the Saarterrassen with their rides, entertainment and food and drink offers.

On the two family days (always on Thursdays), visitors can enjoy the rides at half price. Toy

Travel back in time at the beautiful

Terra Mitica Benidorm

. The settings are based on the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean. The park is therefore divided into three zones: Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Photos: Beatsurfer

In Merano, South Tyrol, about 30 km north of Bolzano, an exciting mountain awaits you in summer as well as in winter. In summer there is a lot to experience, from Alpine coaster to playground. With a total of almost one and a half kilometres of track, of

Krüzen Zoo is located in Krüzen in the Duchy of Lauenburg district, about five kilometres northeast of Lauenburg/Elbe on the B209 in Schleswig-Holstein. The private zoo covers around six hectares and is home to around 600 animals from around 70

The city of Saarlouis organises the traditional Ludwiskirmes with Krammarkt on the Großer Markt.

In addition to the many well-known rides, visitors can expect spectacular new attractions every year.

Various children's merry-go-rounds invite you to take

The fair takes place in the town centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Herzele railway station (distance 1.7 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gemeentehuis (lines 25, 49, 251, 253)

By car:

- Venue: town centre (Groenlaan)

Car park:

- Car park

Less than 20 kilometres from Germany's oldest city, Trier, which borders directly on Luxembourg, there is a lot to experience in the small village of Riol on the Roman wine route by the lake. Not only can alpacas be stroked, but you can play golf or