In Alsace, just 80 km from Europa-Park, an Alpine coaster awaits you that has only been around since 2024. There is also a summer toboggan run and much more to experience.

The Kassel Spring Festival on the Schwanenwiese fairground heralds the start of the funfair season in North Hesse. Every year, numerous showmen present their stands and rides. Fireworks are also a regular feature of the spring festival.

In the middle of Upper Bavaria in Lenggries, a summer toboggan run of a special kind awaits you a little out of the way. It only goes along a narrow track. There is also the possibility to try one or the other Bavarian snack on site in the Jaudenstadl.

Here you go, here is the revised description of Heider Winterwelt, in which I have removed the reference to it being open until January and focused on the key features:

During Advent and Christmas, Heide Winter World transforms the historic market square

In Färjestaden, a town in the Swedish province of Kalmar län and the historic province of Öland, you will find the animal and amusement park Ölands Djur & Nöjespark, which has been open since 1974. The park, which is one of the five largest

The festival takes place on the Sülzwiesen in Lüneburg, transforming the area into a large festival site. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, who celebrate in Bavarian traditional dress.

- Festival tent: The centre of the festival is the

The Knüll Wildlife Park, which opened in 1968, is located in Homberg in the Schwalm-Eder district of North Hesse. Around 400 animals from 45 species live on the 50-hectare site of the wildlife park. You can see deer, wild sheep, Rhön sheep, pygmy

In 1950, the Lille Zoo opened on a small area of less than 4 hectares. Over 400 animals from over 100 species are presented to visitors here. It is particularly noteworthy that the zoo was free to visit until 2016, making it one of the most visited zoos

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

The spring festival in Reutlingen takes place on the Bösmannsäcker fairground.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Reutlingen West station (600m walk)

By car:

- Venue: Bösmannsäcker fairground

Parking facilities:

- Visitor car park Bosch