The Kaltennordheim Marriage Market is a traditional folk festival in the Thuringian Rhön that has been held since 1563 and thus looks back on a history spanning over 460 years. Held annually over the Whitsun weekend, the event attracts tens of thousands

The Plauen Easter Folk Festival starts again this year on Easter Saturday. Visitors can expect a colourful folk festival for the whole family with rides and amusement rides every day from 2 pm. The bumper cars, the historic chain carousel and children's

In the US state of Michigan, more precisely in Muskegon County, today's Michigans Adventure amusement park was first opened in 1956 as Deer Park. After another change of ownership, it was opened as Deer Park Funland from 1972 to 1987. In 2001, the Cedar

The park already has its motto in its name. PowerPark in Finland. And quite rightly so!

There are lots of attractions and some great roller coasters.

But there are also plenty of attractions for small children to ensure a relaxing day.

In Finland, it is

The animal and plant park Fasanerie, which is run by the state capital Wiesbaden, is located in the city forest in the north-west of the Hessian state capital. The 23-hectare site, which was opened in 1955, is currently home to around 250 animals of 50

Every year; 17 days Bremen is celebrating the Bremer Freimarkt for almost 1000 years now. With around 50 rides, the Freimarkt provides fun for young and old alike. But also on Bremen's market place, the Kleiner Freimarkt, nostalgic carousels await the

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train to

This year, the traditional spring festival in the town of Varel heralds the start of the outdoor season in mid-April. A market programme for the whole family is once again on offer in the town centre.

There will be around 35 fairground attractions this

Every year, numerous visitors look forward to the traditional folk festival in Central Hesse. Many great rides ensure lots of fun and variety for the guests.

Important dates:

Thursday: family day (50% discount on rides, 20% discount on running and show

Monarto Safari Park was first opened to the public in 1983 and is located 70 kilometres east of Adelaide near Murray Bridge. Divided into several areas such as Asian Steppe, Dry North Africa and African Plains, you will find just 50 species of animals on