The Foire de Printemps in Colmar is the first major fair highlight of the year in Alsace, bringing life and colour back to the heart of the city after the winter break. Unlike many other large-scale events, it does not take place on a remote exhibition

On 1 May, in addition to the amazement of the O-Parade, there is also fun at the fair in Genk, which always takes place from the end of April to mid-May. In total, there are more than 100 attractions and stalls in the area along the Dieplaan and

The fair takes place at Place Scheurer Kestner. The fair is not very big, but there is still a lot on offer. However, you shouldn't come with too much hunger, there isn't much to eat. But there are many great restaurants in the town of Colmar.

In the French town of Hauteluce in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, about 25 km north-east of Albertville, you will find the "Mountain Twister" mountain coaster, built in 2009, in the local winter sports area Les Saisies. This alpine coaster from Josef

The small town of Zittau is located at the easternmost tip of Germany. About 35 kilometres inland from the Czech Republicand about 110 kilometres from Prague, behind Liberec in Javornic, there is an Alpine coaster that is over 1,000 metres long. A hotel

The funfair takes place on the De Engh event site.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Soest stop (distance 2 km)

- By bus - Albert Cuyplaan stop

By car:

- Venue: Evenemententerrein De Engh

Car parking facilities:

- Gemeentehuis Soest car park

Both in summer and winter, an Alpinecoaster awaits you in Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia. In summer also popular for hiking and in winter known for skiing.

Slide & Splash opened in June 1986 and is one of the largest water parks in Portugal. With a total area of 7 hectares and countless attractions, there is something for all ages.

The slides can be driven partly with and partly without tires and are divided

The Vierordtbad spa, Karlsruhe's oldest bathing establishment, was built in the neo-Renaissance style in the Baden-Württemberg fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe, not far from the congress centre and the fairground. Built in 1867 by the banker Heinrich

The biggest fair in the Vogtland starts with the Plauen Bird Shooting at the Whitsun Festival. A colourful mix of rides, raffle/shooting booths and a wide range of snacks await you.

Wednesday is family day with reduced prices and fireworks are planned for