Every year in November, the popular Martinikirmes takes place. It is a real highlight: every year many people in the Ruhr area and the Lower Rhine region look forward to this particularly beautiful fair.

The feast day of St. Martin of Tours on 11 November

Two funfair events take place in Ochtrup every year: the spring funfair and the autumn funfair.

Both events start on Friday and end on the following Monday and are organised by the Ochtrup fairground company Rosenboom OHG.

The spring fair takes place on

On 15 July 2026, the eighth Karls Erlebnis-Dorf opened in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr region: the Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Oberhausen. Alongside popular attractions such as the tractor ride and the strawberry caterpillar ride, visitors can

Erie in the US state of Pennsylvania is home to the Waldameer & Water World amusement and water park, the fourth oldest amusement park still in operation in the state. Since 1896, the 14-hectare site of the two parks has been all about fun. In addition

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.

Al Ain Zoo was opened in Al Ain back in 1968. Al Ain is located about 160 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), directly on the border with Oman. The zoo grounds cover a huge 400ha and are divided into several areas such as the UAE Desert

The Cologne Folk Festival takes place twice a year with a magnificent view of Cologne Cathedral! Traditionally, the colourful hustle and bustle on the fairground on the banks of the Rhine in Deutz can be experienced in spring and autumn. Visitors can

The fair takes place three times a year on the Karlsruhe fairgrounds. In April as the Easter Spring Festival (Kleine Mess), in May the Frühjahsmess' and in October the Herbstmess'. Many showmen ensure lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Even big rides

Heidelberg Zoo was founded in 1933 and officially opened on November 20, 1934. The facility covers 10.2 hectares and had almost 500,000 visitors in 2015. The animal population includes around 2478 animals in 155 species (inventory results from January

The funfair takes place in the city centre on the Unnaplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus station Vredesplein

By car:

- Venue: Unnaplein (Wilhelminastraat 6)

Car park:

- Car park (Sint Jansplein 142)

- Car park (De Els 46C)

- Car park