Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.

The Kobermännchen Festival is the largest folk festival in the town of Sangerhausen and a significant event in the South Harz region. It is a fascinating mixture of historical town festival, lively funfair and diverse cultural programme.

The name of the

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by 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 town of Delmenhorst was granted market rights by King Christian V of Denmark in 1690. In 1823, 33 market traders moved into the spring market. The term "Krammarkt" is documented for 1887 - this was also the first year that a carousel was on the

Gut Aiderbichl is a unique place where people and animals come together. The organization is dedicated to animal welfare in Europe. The farms at Gut Aiderbichl are home to many thousands of animals that have been rescued from a wide variety of

Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe is the Carolinas’ Favorite Water Park, featuring 3,000,000+ gallons of fun across 40 beautifully landscaped acres. Cool off, get sun and have fun with 40 water rides & attractions for tiny tots, thrill seekers and every family

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.

When it's time to go home,

the snow can't be seen in the fields,

eann de Loft die Roawe fläije,

Keann as if the house were crowing,

When the white people wake up

quickly light a fire in the oven,

and the men curse inside

look for their old woollen woof

and the

If there’s one thing the people of Gevelsberg know how to do, it’s a fair – and because the big bash in June is still far too far off, the town treats itself to a proper adrenaline rush with the ‘Frühkirmes’ to get things going. It’s the