The Fête Foraine in Douai is one of the most traditional and significant folk festivals in northern France. The event has a long history and is firmly established in the region’s cultural calendar. It takes place at various times of the year, with the

In the Bavarian city of Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany, you will find Augsburg Zoo, which was opened in 1937 as the "Park of the German Animal World" and later renamed. Around 1230 animals from over 240 species live here on an area of 20

In the west of France, or rather in the municipality of La Flèche in the Pays de la Loire region, you will find the oldest privately run zoo in France, the Zoo de La Flèche. Opened in 1946 as the Parc Zoologique du Tertre Rouge and run by the European

The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

The Mühlhausen Spring Festival begins right on time on Easter Saturday. Around 40 fairground attractions provide varied entertainment and numerous culinary delights throughout the event. Special attractions such as Black Pearl, Break Dance and Auto

In the western French municipality of Les Mathes in the Charente-Maritime department, you will find the seasonal amusement park Luna Park La Palmyre every year in July and August. With free admission and partly fixed prices on the rides, around fifty

The Christmas market in the historic imperial city of Goslar in the Harz Mountains is known for its unique atmosphere against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.

A special highlight is the Goslar Christmas Forest on Schuhhof square: over

There are water parks in Finland too!

Unfortunately only open for 2 months in summer, but then like any other water park with several slides and fun for the whole family.

The park also offers many other activities, such as boating and karting.

The Corpus Christi fair in downtown Xanten has a long tradition and always offers a wide variety of attractions. Starting at the parking lot on Bahnhofstraße/corner of Westwall, it runs along Kurfürstenstraße to Karthaus. For five days, rides and