The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,

Visulahti is a themed water park with associated flat rides. It was opened in Mikkeli in 1980 and is beautifully located by Lake Saimaa. The campsite is open all year round, while Visulahti is open only in the summer months.

Herne is not just Crange, in March the City Kirmes takes place in the city centre. Here, too, lots of showmen come together to make it a great little event.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by underground - stop Herne Mitte or Herne

In Gruyères, Fribourg, about 125 km from Geneva, there is an Alpinecoaster to ride since 2008. You can also go hiking there. There are downhill carts and a mini golf course.

On the Kolbensattel near Oberammergau you have the opportunity to be active in summer and winter. In summer with the mountain playground and the Alpine Coaster, toboggan fans will find fun and action. In winter there is skiing on the mountain.

After a

The largest event in the town of Schwelm on the 1st Sunday in September

The Schwelm Heimatfest with its colourful programme is a traditional event in the town of Schwelm with deep roots in local history.

Two events form the heart of the Heimatfest: the

In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not

AquaFun Soest has something to offer for everyone. The connoisseurs can relax in numerous saunas and the adrenaline junkies can let off steam on the slides. For families there is a wave pool and of course a large children's pool. The sporty ones can

Every year around Christmas time, Hyde Park becomes a Winter Wonderland. Spectacular attractions are always guests, among them the "Olympia Looping" which is called "Munich Looping" in London. Besides the largest transportable roller coaster, another

In the Hessian science city of Darmstadt, or rather in Weiterstadt, just a few minutes' drive from the A5 motorway, you will find the Keller-Ranch animal sanctuary. The aim of the Keller-Ranch is to take in old, rejected, abandoned and unwanted animals,