The history of the Lübeck Folk Festival goes back to 1848. At that time, however, the festival was still a marksmen's festival under the name "Allgemeine Scbheibenschießen". In 1871, the event was given its current name, "Volks- und Erinnerungsfest".

Who does not know her? Pippi Longstocking, Michel from Lönneberga, Lotta, Madita, Karlsson on the roof ...

Here you can immerse yourself in the world of Astrid Lindgren and discover a lot.

There is also the original scene of Lotta from Noise Maker Street!

With around 1 million visitors, the Annakirmes in Düren is one of the best-known major events in North Rhine-Westphalia and also one of the largest public festivals in Germany. There are a total of 160 stands, attractions and rides.

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The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

In the French town of Hauteluce in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, about 25 km north-east of Albertville, you will find the "Mountain Twister" mountain coaster, built in 2009, in the local winter sports area Les Saisies. This alpine coaster from Josef

In Timmendorfer Strand, not even 1 kilometer away from the Baltic Sea, on the way towards Travemünde, you will find the Niendorf bird park on an area of 7 hectares. In the immediate vicinity of the Aalbeek-Niederung nature reserve you will find a

In addition to the world's oldest folk festival (Magdeburg Autumn Fair), the Max-Wille Fairground also hosts the Spring Fair. Here, too, the showmen are waiting for a large audience that they would like to inspire. With many snack and confectionery

On the weekend before St John's Day (24 June), the people of Lorsch celebrate their oldest traditional festival: the four-day St John's Festival. A fairground and a creative market are set up on Karolingerplatz, idyllically situated at the foot of the

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.

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In the Swiss canton of Valais, near Martigny to be precise, at an altitude of around 1110 metres above sea level, you will find the Zoo des Marécottes, a popular excursion destination all year round. In addition to the picturesque Valais landscape, the