The oldest fair in Saxony takes place in the municipality of Lorenzkirch at the beginning of August. A colourful mixture of folk festival and market awaits visitors. A variety of different traders offer goods for everyday needs and unusual items. Here

In the Thuringian district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen, or rather on the 916.5 metre-high Inselberg in Brotterode-Trusetal, you will find the Inselsberg Fun Park, which is part of the Wiegand Adventure Mountains. In addition to the 1400 m long summer

The Kaarst Shooting Festival, organised by the historic St. Sebastianus Shooting Club, transforms the entire town centre into a vibrant festival area over four days, with the large funfair taking centre stage. From Saturday to the following Tuesday,

The Martini Market opens its doors to visitors on the second weekend in November. With classics and also "old favourites". Come along, sample the delicacies, fill up your stock of cuddly toys and ride the various carousels for all they're worth. 3 days

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park

1913 opened in Bremerhaven as a themed zoo, which specializes in Nordic and aquatic animal species, on less than 12,000 square meters, the zoo by the sea. It also counts as the smallest scientifically managed zoo in Europe. In addition to penguins, one

The history of Wäldchestag cannot be clearly established. In the absence of documentary evidence, two variants of the origin are considered possible.

Traditionally, the craftsmen held their large, festive processions at Whitsun, and numerous craftsmen's

For five days, from Friday to Tuesday, Esens is always characterised by the Schützenfest on the second weekend in July. The "fifth season" begins. Shooting festival fans traditionally get in the mood on Friday at the square concert followed by a

The funfair takes place on Plein 1945 and De Brink.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hilversum railway station (distance 5.0 km)

- by bus - bus stop Kermisterrein (line 108)

By car:

- Venue: Plein 1945 / De Brink

Parking facilities:

- Car

In Bensheim on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, the Bergstrasse Wine Festival takes place every year in September and lasts nine days. It traditionally starts on the Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September with the coronation of the Bergstrasse