In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not

The Kieler Woche is an annual sailing regatta and at the same time the largest sailing event in the world. There are several stages in the city on which various live performances take place. The highlights, however, naturally take place in the water.

In the middle of France, 110 kilometres east of Nantes and about 120 kilometres southwest of Tours, lies a small amusement park that you should pay attention to despite its size. Idyllically situated in a river valley is Parc de la Vallée. Over 30 rides

Joyland was opened in 1949 as a children's theme park. So even today it offers unique rides for all children, which banish boredom.

There are rides here that are unique for children and which you won't find in other parks. For example "Tyrolean Tubtwist"

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park

The Schwabach Autumn Fair is a traditional folk festival that takes place every year in the heart of Schwabach. It stretches across Königsplatz, Martin-Luther-Platz and the adjacent streets and is known for its mix of modern fairground attractions and

The Ocean Wave has dropped anchor at a large lighthouse.

Visitors can climb it and have an enchanting view over Ocean Wave and wave park.

Step by step the spiral staircase winds up the lighthouse for brave pirates big and small.

Again and again, portholes

Just a stone's throw from Germany's largest reservoir, the Bleiloch reservoir in Thuringia, not far from the A9 motorway, lies the Saalburg Fairytale Forest in the village of Saalburg-Ebersdorf. Stories have been coming to life here since 1990. Around 40

Around 70 showmen await you in Bremerhaven. The fairground is completely fenced in, but there is no entrance fee.

Important information:

Wednesdays - family day with reduced prices

Fridays - high-altitude fireworks

The Renesse funfair takes place in the centre and around the church for a whole week. There are exciting attractions combined with tasty snacks and a cosy atmosphere.

Please note that the fair is closed on Sundays.

Travel information:

By public transport:

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