The Johanniskirmes in Bad Sobernheim is the traditional highlight of the town’s folk festival calendar and, every year on the last weekend in June, transforms the central Johannisplatz into a lively meeting place for the whole region. The four-day

The festival takes place on the Sülzwiesen in Lüneburg, transforming the area into a large festival site. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, who celebrate in Bavarian traditional dress.

- Festival tent: The centre of the festival is the

In the Oberallgäu, or rather in the climatic health resort of Oberstaufen, about 17 km west of Immenstadt and 13 km from Austrian Springs, you will find the Hündle summer toboggan run, which opened in the Allgäu Alps in 1998. Directly at the valley

Experience a safari in the middle of Germany, this is possible in the Serengeti-Park in Hodenhagen. Drive with your own car or take the bus through the 16 animal enclosures and be impressed by the fascinating animal world. But not only exotic animals,

In the Swedish mountains you can try different outdoor activities and also ride an alpine coaster. In winter you can also go skiing here. There are also hotels on site. In summer you can also go hiking.

Mirabilandia near Ravenna is a nice amusement park for the whole family.

As befits an amusement park in warm areas, it also has some rides on offer that can get you really wet.

From 1996 to 2006 the park belonged to the Löffelhardt family (Phantasialand),

In Istanbul, the Turkish capital, the Vialand amusement park awaits you in the Eyüp district. This park has been celebrating its 10th anniversary since it opened on 29 May 2013. The park has had various names in the past: it was called Vialand when it

There is also a funfair in summer at the central fairground in Berlin. Around 70 showmen with great attractions await you.

Important dates:

Every Saturday: 10 p.m. Fireworks

Travel information:

By public transport:

- From U7 Jakob-Kaiser-Platz, then take bus

SEA LIFE Konstanz is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland or the Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circuit and shows animals in a classic setting. For

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway