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

In the heart of Munich, against the magnificent backdrop of the neo-Gothic town hall, the Christmas market on Marienplatz shines in festive splendor. The scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine, and fresh gingerbread fills the cold winter air, while over

Plohn Amusement Park not only features East Germany’s wildest wooden roller coaster, “El Toro,” but also family-friendly coasters like “Plohseidon” and the wonderfully themed powered coaster “Miniwah & the Secret of Gold Creek City.” But that’s not

The Aschersleben Spring Festival, which many locals still affectionately refer to by its traditional name, the Gildefest, marks the town’s lively start to the warmer months. Following its rebranding, the festival has evolved from a purely guild-based

Leiden Ontzet, also known as the Liberation of Leiden, is an annual city festival celebrated on 3 October to commemorate the liberation of the Dutch city of Leiden from Spanish siege in 1574. It is one of the oldest and most important folk festivals in

Wild rides and many play possibilities dominate the indoor park directly above the sea.

Besides go-karts, bumper cars and simulators, there is also the Robocoaster. This one whirls you wildly through the area. That's why the Grand Pier is recommended at

The Bayreuth Spring Festival has numerous activities in store. Be blown away by the surprise envelope sale! The Bayreuth Spring Festival kicks off with a firecracker shot for the envelope sale and the traditional beer tapping in the marquee! Spectacular

The Zoo de Cerza in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, opened as recently as 1986. Spread across 70 hectares, it is home to 120 species and approximately 1,500 animals. The animals living here come from all five continents. Visitors can admire the diverse array

In 1880, the municipal council decided that the three fairs held simultaneously on the Grand Place, the Place des Martyrs and the Marché-aux-Grains should be combined into a single large fair to be held on the Boulevard du Midi at the beginning of July.

The love of folk festivals in Lower Bavaria is unbroken - as evidenced by the many festivals that take place throughout the state between April and October. As the third weekend in October approaches, the series of folk festivals in Bavaria comes to a