In the district of Görlitz in Upper Lusatia, in the south-east of Saxony, not far from the borders with the Czech Republic and Poland, is the Oderwitz Toboggan Park, which opened on 30 September 1995. You can compete in speed duels on the 587-metre-long

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

Around 70 showmen entertain with a variety of offers in Bottrop's city centre. There is something for everyone between the ZOB and the PFerdemarkt. From pure action, to family-friendly attractions, to games and gastronomy, everything is on offer.

The amusement park on the Bärenwiese is the place to be if you want to go high up. Numerous exciting attractions such as bumper cars, a Ferris wheel and a carousel await you. And there's plenty to eat and drink at the large market. Here you can browse

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere.

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Here you can experience an alpine coaster at 1100 meters in the beautiful Bavarian Alps. There is also a playground and a snack is also provided. Parking is free here. In a few kilometers away you will also find the amusement park Ruhpolding.

During the summer holidays, the Jardin des Tuileries hosts its traditional funfair. Young and old, tourists and Parisians can enjoy the 60 attractions on offer for two months: Bumper cars, ghost trains, gun shooting, the Palace of Mirrors, wooden horses

In the southwest of France, in the Dordogne, lies the Parc Jacquou . A leisure park with a large water area in the middle of the park. Here the whole family can let off steam on the various rides or use the large water slides in the middle of the park.

Less than 20 kilometres south of the Israeli city of Tel Aviv - Jaffa, in Rischon LeZion, within sight of the Mediterranean Sea (less than 1 kilometre away), is the Superland amusement park. It was first opened in 1991 and is one of the 3 most important

As every year, the first weekend in September is all about the September market on the market square in Oudenaarde. 10 days of fun, 10 days of partying and 10 days of eating oliebollen.

Source: City of Oudenaarde

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