The Oktoberfest in Munich, affectionately known as the ‘Wiesn’ by locals, is the largest folk festival in the world and a global symbol of Bavarian culture and joie de vivre. Its origins date back to 1810, when it was first celebrated on the occasion

Avifauna Vogelpark is a zoo specializing in birds in Alphen am Rhein between The Hague and Amsterdam. In 1950 the zoo was opened as the first bird park in the world and presents penguins, kiwis and rainbow lorises on 15 hectares.

The Rottaler Volksfest in Pfarrkirchen is an outstanding example of Lower Bavarian festival culture and is the social highlight of the spring. Every year around Whitsun weekend, the extensive grounds of the historic trotting track are transformed into a

The oldest zoo in Belgium is located in Antwerp and opened in 1843. Together with its "sister park" ZOO Planckendael, it is home to over 900 animal species. On about 10 hectares there are not only giraffes, lions and other large animals, but also bred

The predecessor of today's Westphalian Allwetterzoo Münster opened in 1874. The name of the zoo is derived from the fact that a large part can be reached with dry feet in all weather conditions.

More than 300 animal species that live in different climatic

The Cristal Parc in Clermont-Ferrand is one of the most important events in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region's calendar and is known as one of the largest temporary funfairs in France. The festival traditionally takes place on the spacious grounds of the

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

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By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

Over the course of 18 days, around 45 showmen and women provide funfair flair on the Saarterrassen with their rides, entertainment and food and drink offers.

On the two family days (always on Thursdays), visitors can enjoy the rides at half price. Toy

Every year, the large Potsdam Folk Festival takes place twice on the 6000m² event area in the Lustgarten on Breite Straße. In spring and October, the Brandenburg Showmen's Association invites you to enjoy the rides and attractions. You are all very

The Christmas market in Gera is known nationwide as the Gera Fairy Tale Market and is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in Thuringia. It transforms the historic city center around the market square into an enchanting fairy tale landscape that