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At the Vlotho Bridge Market, young and old get their money's worth. Fast-paced rides and funfair nostalgia under Vlotho's bridge. Three days of fun! Even if it rains, a good mood is guaranteed.

Vlotho's retailers invite you to the spring awakening on

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A leisure park with an attached swimming pool invites you to play and splash around.

There is also a looping roller coaster "Vildkatten" by Pinfari in the amusement park, so there is something not only for the little ones.

The main focus is on families

The funfair runs through the entire city centre of Alkmaar, including directly along the canal. A total of almost 80 attractions for young and old delight visitors. The funfair ends on Sunday with a spectacular closing show.

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In the English port town of Chatham, on the south bank of the River Medway in the county of Kent, about 54 km south-east of London, you will find the Chatham Snowsports Centre. In addition to various ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use in summer

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