The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

On an area of 22 hectares, the Hanover Zoo houses about 2150 animals from 181 species. The zoo was already opened on May 4, 1865 and has been renovated many times. In the meantime, seven themed worlds have been created, which show the natural habitat and

In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.

The Trinity Fair traditionally takes place in Dülmen on the weekend after Whitsun. From Friday to Monday, more than 70 showmen will once again bring fun, action, entertainment and enjoyment to Dülmen.

Source: City of Dülmen

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The Rheydter Spätkirmes is a traditional and nationally renowned folk festival that takes place in the Rheydt district of Mönchengladbach. The festival grounds extend across the central market square and the adjacent streets, transforming the city

Almost at the border to Portugal you will find this somewhat smaller but nevertheless fine park of the Aquopolis group. Also here are children and families welcome. Also for the adrenalin junkies there are some slides. Here you can enjoy your whole day.

In the northernmost region of Italy, or rather in the province of Bolzano in South Tyrol, lies the Ahrntal valley. Skiworld Ahrtal, which consists of the two areas on the Klausberg and the Speikboden, is located here at 1600 metres. Skiworld Ahrntal is a

The Oldenburg Lamberti Market is one of the most beautiful and traditional Christmas markets in northwestern Germany, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Named after the neighboring St. Lamberti Church, it transforms the historic

In the West Midlands, or rather in Worcestershire in the west of the United Kingdom, you will find Treasure Island Amusement Park. With its various rides and attractions, this amusement park offers a great day out for young and old. In addition to a

The most important event in the Vreden area is the Vreden funfair, which takes place every year from Saturday to Monday on the first weekend in September. On average, over 80,000 visitors come to this large funfair in the town centre, which is closed off