It's finally time again: at Whitsun, the town centre of Hückelhoven is transformed into a colourful promenade. It stretches from Hartlepooler Platz via the town hall to Breteuilplatz and is packed with funfair attractions.

The funfair starts on Friday at

The Flensburg funfair is the largest funfair in Schleswig-Holstein and has been located on the Flensburg Exe since 1924. There are several promotion days, including the "Schnipseltag" (2 for 1 promotions) or the family day with reduced prices. Many

Lapland borders directly on the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea and lies in the centre of Finland. Ranua is a good two hours' drive north of Oulu, and the journey from Rovaniemi to Ranua takes only about an hour. The route takes you along the E75

The Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich, founded in 1911, is one of the most renowned scientifically managed zoos in Europe. Over 750 species of animals live in a unique natural paradise in the Isar floodplain conservation area.

First geozoo in the world

Hellabrunn

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

"Yippie Yah Yei" sounds everywhere, because here you have arrived in the Wild West. So if you want to be a real cowboy or cowgirl, Hotel Cheyenne - in the style of a real western town - is the place for you. Not only will you meet characters from the

The Halloween Fair in Enschede is a folk festival held during the autumn holidays with a unique, eerily beautiful theme. It differs from ordinary fairs in its special location and the atmosphere it creates.

The fair takes place in the Volkspark, the

Traditionally, the folk festival season in Schweinfurt is opened with the shooting of the bird. This takes place on the Volksfestplatz and awaits many guests who want to take a ride on the bumper cars or enjoy a beer in the festival tent. In any case,

The indoor park offers a lot of variety, especially for families, regardless of the weather. Highlights are the two roller coasters, as well as the lovingly designed whitewater run, where you can get really wet.

There are also plenty of games for the

When the May Festival arrives, it's known to be spring. The first festival of the season traditionally heralds the start of outdoor events in Heilbronn. From the Ferris wheel and break dancing to the family carousel, everything is on offer. Fun and