Twice a year, the festival grounds on Dreizehnerstraße are in a state of emergency. It's a folk festival. Of course, there are many showmen on site who will thrill you with their rides and spoil you with their culinary offerings.

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.

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Munich's showmen will be there with all kinds of rides – from the Ferris

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The city's zoo is located in the west of Chemnitz on an area of around 10 hectares. The focus is on the conservation of endangered animal species and around 250 species are on display. In addition to tigers and leopards, you will also find Bactrian

As in previous years, there are great attractions for young and old, big and small on the bridge weekend around Corpus Christi. Whether looping carousel or bumper cars, children's carousel or family rollercoaster. Everyone will find something fun here.

The Freiburg Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric and traditional markets in Baden-Württemberg and is a highlight of the winter events calendar in this charming Black Forest town. It takes place mainly on the historic Town Hall Square and

Around 80 showmen provide fun and entertainment. Of course, there is also a varied range of food and drinks on offer.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- Itzehoe railway station (950m walk)

By car - venue: Malzmüllerwiesen fairgrounds

Parking

The first fair in Pforzheim after the Second World War took place in 1947. The fair was first established at the "old Messplatz" on the eastern side of the city and from 1953 to 1959 in the Stadtgarten, and since 1960 the "Pforzemer Mess" has been set up