Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston opened in 2006 and covers an area of 26 acres. It offers a great abundance of thrill slides and even has a former world record holder of the world's tallest water coaster, called "Masiv Monster Blaster." However, the

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

Hooray, I'm in the movie!

Experience a cinematic appearance by well-known Nick stars and many other characters.

On an area of around 45 hectares, guests can immerse themselves in the world of movies and experience excitement, entertainment and thrills in

The amusement park Schloß Beck offers children and their parents a colourful mixture of exciting rides and adventurous playgrounds.

Indoor playhouses invite children to let off steam, hide and climb.

Here you can relax in beautiful nature, in the castle

"an island like no other!" - This is how Thorpe Park near London is described. It is considered one of the thrill parks in Europe! The amusement park belongs, like Alton Towers, to the Merlin Entertainment Group. Many roller coasters, such as Saw - The

In the Great Smoky Mountains, or rather in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, around 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the alpine coaster The Goat Coaster, which opened in 2015. The coaster, which was built by Josef Wiegand

The Westerwald Wildlife Park, formerly known as the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park, is picturesquely located near Gackenbach and is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. Covering around 60 hectares, visitors can see native animal

Twice a year there is a funfair on the Sprödentalplatz in Krefeld. For more than 95 years, exhibitors have been on site in spring and autumn to provide fun and satisfy hunger. With 120 to 130 exhibitors, the Sprödentalkirmes is also known beyond the

Not far from the Slovakian border, a mountain coaster awaits you in Čeladná, a community of just under 3,000 souls in the Czech Republic. This coaster, which has only been around since 2019, has a track of more than 800 metres. To get here, you drive

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5