When there is a funfair in Stade, fans of merry-go-rounds, lottery, throwing and shooting stalls really get their money's worth.

Candy floss, roasted almonds, ice cream, cakes, waffles, crêpes, liquorice and candy apples, scampi, fish sandwiches,

"From the coast to the Alps" was the title of the first area of the Odenwald model railway world, which opened in Fürth / Odenwald in 2009. One of Germany's largest miniature worlds is located on more than 2000sqm of exhibition space. With 16km of

When the maritime atmosphere of the Elbe blends with the historic charm of the imperial city, Tangermünde celebrates its popular harbour festival. The waterfront promenade and the historic harbour basin are then transformed into a lively festival area

In Voigtsgrün, a district of Hirschfeld in Saxony, 12 kilometres south of Zwickau, you will find Hirschfeld Zoo, which opened in 1956. Around 600 animals from 90 species such as raccoon dogs, wild boars, bears, wolves, pot-bellied pigs, wading birds,

Would you like to experience an adventure even after the park at FORT FUN Abenteuerland has closed, without the need for internet or TV, and in the middle of the Sauerland forests? Then stay overnight in one of the 24 log cabins at the FORT FUN Adventure

The Voorjaarskermis in Helmond takes place in the city centre and is the largest funfair in the city with around 100,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop

Every year, the Pfingstdult (Whitsun Fair) on the Dultplatz awaits a large number of visitors. However, there is also a lot on offer, from two marquees with a daily music programme, a merchandise and amusement fair and, of course, interesting fairground

The Magdeburg Zoological Garden is beautifully laid out in a 20-hectare park. In this zoo about 900 animals from 200 species have a home. The animals come from all five continents and there is much to discover. Children up to 15 years have free admission

In Disentis/Mustér in Switzerland, a monastery village in the canton of Graubünden in the Surselva region that is mainly known to hikers and winter sports enthusiasts, fans of Alpine Coasters have been able to enjoy an Alpine Coaster 2.0 from Josef

In Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, about 25 km from Trier and about 20 km from the Luxembourg and French borders, you will find the Saarburg summer toboggan run, which opened in 2001. The most convenient way to get to the start of the summer toboggan run