The Schelmenmarkt is the largest local festival in the Kinzig valley and takes place every year on the 2nd weekend in October.

Ride and sales shops are spread across 7 market squares in the town and invite you to linger. There are offers for young and old

Since 1993, the Mainfränkische Werkstätten has operated the Sommerhausen zoo on 14ha. This means that special people work here who would have had very few chances of getting a job on the primary job market. The zoo lives from the idea of inclusion.

Originally opened as the National Aquarium in 1990, the aquarium had a relatively small area of 7ha. Located on the outskirts of Australia's capital Canberra, the aquatic zoo grew over the years - tripling its area in 2017 - to 19ha in 2022. Situated

The funfair in Lisse is a central part of the annual Feestweek, a large folk festival that usually puts the town into a state of excitement in September. The funfair itself is the vibrant heart of the last days of Feestweek.

The funfair takes place on

At the Efteling Fairytale World, internationally renowned sagas and legends are brought to life through attractions, shows and restaurants. The theme park is particularly well known for its detailed themed rides. Many different roller coasters also

The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The Schwandorf Volksfest takes place at the Volksfestplatz on the Angerring in Schwandorf and starts on Friday. The official Volksfest kick-off traditionally takes place on the first Saturday with a large parade, in which up to 1,500 participants from

The TT Kermis is a large funfair event that takes place during the TT Festival.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Assen station (distance 500 metres)

- by bus - bus stop Rolderstraat

By car:

- Venue: Abel Tasmanplein

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What started in 1973 with a man who made a dwarf doll for fun has now developed into a full-fledged amusement park.

The main focus of the park is the fairytale park, which is home to many well-known fairytale characters.

But there are also various rides

The fair or carnival market in Halle is one of the larger of its kind and takes place on the Stationsplein, the Leideplein, along the Leide, the "De Bres" car park and the Possozplein.

(Source: City of Halle)

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