The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

In Nideggen-Schmidt in the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the popular destination for animal lovers and families, the Schmidt wildlife park. Open to visitors since 1968 and still family-owned by the Scheidtweiler family, the

The carnival fair takes place on the Place de la République in Metz.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by Mettis (busway) - Republique stop

- by bus - Republique stop

By car:

- Venue: Place de la République de Metz

Parking facilities:

- Parking Indigo

In the municipality of Kintzheim in Alsace, west of Sélestat in the Grand Est region of France and only 40 km from the German town of Rust and Europa Park, you will find France's first bird of prey sanctuary, "Volerie des Aigles". The family excursion

Welcome to the small autumn fair in Rotheburg ob der Tauber. Even though everything here is not as big as at other fairs, there is still a lot on offer here. There are merry-go-rounds for the little ones and a bumper car for the bigger ones. There is

The Koersefoor in Waregem is a traditional folk festival in the Belgian province of West Flanders, inextricably linked to the famous horse race ‘Waregem Koerse’. The festival transforms the city centre into a lively festival mile, combining

The small, dreamy Duinen Zathe park makes children's hearts beat faster. With three giant water slides, a large bumper car area and many other attractions, this park offers plenty of fun, especially for younger guests.

For older children, there is also a

Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.

The spring market takes place on the Schützenplatz on Bismarckring.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Walsrode railway station (distance 1.8 km)

- by bus - bus stop Benzer Winkel

By car:

- Venue: Schützenplatz (Bismarckring)

Parking

4 days of exceptional atmosphere, it's funfair time in Lingen on the fairground next to the EmslandArena. The merry-go-rounds are turning, the fairground stalls are smelling and there are also fireworks to admire on Fridays (in addition to the family