According to the organisers, the Lullusfest is the oldest folk festival in Germany and the world. Its origins go back to the year 852, the name "Lullusfest" has existed since 1326, and the festival now attracts around 500,000 visitors a year.

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The "Gerner Dult" is and was traditionally the first Dult of the year.

In April, when the traders set up their stalls with the food, it was usually still cold. Every house in Gern was allowed to serve beer from the castle brewery in the so-called

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

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By public transport:

- Itzehoe railway station (950m walk)

By car - venue: Malzmüllerwiesen fairgrounds

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A small, very nice water park with many interesting slides.

Children can let off steam in two water playgrounds, and if you don't want to slide, you can float in the wave pool.

If you're looking for a change from the sea, you're in good hands here, because

When the maritime atmosphere of the Elbe blends with the historic charm of the imperial city, Tangermünde celebrates its popular harbour festival. The waterfront promenade and the historic harbour basin are then transformed into a lively festival area

The CBeebies Land Hotel is located at the end of the monorail station and right next to the water park, just a few minutes' walk from the theme park Alton Towers. Have you always wanted to sleep in an octonaut's room? Then you have the opportunity to do

Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

The Incredible Pizza Company is an entertainment and restaurant chain specialising in a unique concept that combines food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. The company operates several locations in the USA and offers its guests a varied

In Mainz on the Adenauer-Ufer - between Kaisertor and Kurfürstenbrunnen - the big Mainzer Rhein-Frühling ("Spring Fair") takes place every year. The showmen set up their rides, games and snack shops directly on the Rhine and look forward to many

In Majaland Kownaty you can find popular Plopsa figures such as Maya the bee, Wickie and Heidi.

For the "little‘ ‘adrenaline fans, the family rollercoaster from the Zierer company offers a good thrill through the rocky landscape of Wickie the Viking.