It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

In the small British seaside resort of Mablethorpe in the East Lindsey district, around 35 kilometres south-east of Grimsby and 60 kilometres east of Lincoln, you will find Manning's Family Funfair amusement park. This amusement park, which is also known

The residents of Bad Homburg have been celebrating the Lantern Festival every year on the first weekend in September since 1935. In addition to the many stalls, food stands, wine and beer gardens that line the route from Louisenstraße over the

The Bob Vărșag in Vărșag, in the district of Harghita in Transylvania, is an attraction for anyone who wants to combine nature with thrills. The approximately 1,500-metre-long track winds through forests and across mountain meadows, offering varied

Braunschweig meets at the Schützenplatz

Finally, roasted almonds and a colourful hustle and bustle on the Schützenplatz again. A large selection of showmen awaits you. Just have a look.

Important dates:

Wednesday - family day with reduced prices

the big

Since 2025, there has been a new festival on the market square in Kusel. The Braun family of showmen from Niederalben organises the new Easter funfair and provides great entertainment for young and old. From action-packed rides for the brave, to family

The Korean Folk Village is located in Yongin, about 40 kilometres south of Seoul, and is a unique combination of open-air museum and amusement park. It was created to give visitors a vivid insight into life in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty

This year, the traditional spring festival in the town of Varel heralds the start of the outdoor season in mid-April. A market programme for the whole family is once again on offer in the town centre.

There will be around 35 fairground attractions this

In the woods between Enschede and Hengelo, near the German border, you will find the small amusement park Attractiepark de Waarbeek since 1924. The park's offer is mainly aimed at families with children aged 2 - 12; the special feature is 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