It's finally time again: at Whitsun, the town centre of Hückelhoven is transformed into a colourful promenade. It stretches from Hartlepooler Platz via the town hall to Breteuilplatz and is packed with funfair attractions.

The funfair starts on Friday at

According to the organisers, the Lullusfest is the oldest folk festival in Germany and the world. Its origins go back to the year 852, the name "Lullusfest" has existed since 1326, and the festival now attracts around 500,000 visitors a year.

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With the Erdinger Weißbräu festival tent and Fischer's Stiftungszelt, two large festival tents await you at the autumn festival in Erding. There will be live music and of course a good atmosphere in both marquees on all days. There is also a café tent

Immerse yourself in a fantastic world and experience magical moments. Several themed areas whisk you away to different worlds and let you forget everyday life.

Rollercoasters:

• Black Mamba (B&M Inverted Coaster)
• Colorado Adventure (Vekoma Mine-Train)

About 50 kilometres east of Graz, in the middle of Austrian Styria, lies the village of Stubenberg am See with its 2,500 souls. There you will find the Stubenberger See amusement park, a children's paradise and a world of adventure for young and old.

The longest toboggan run in Switzerland with a length of over 3 kilometres has been running since 1999 in Churwalden, Graubünden, just a 15-minute drive from the Grisons capital of Chur. In a 7 to 10 minute ride on this mountain coaster, you will

The Julifoor in Ninove is the town's traditional summer fair, which attracts many visitors every year.

The fair mainly takes place on the Graanmarkt in Ninove. The Twijndersplein and the Oude Kaai have also been used in the past. Around 33 attractions are

In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.

The Karlsfeld-Nord Settlers' Association has been organising the annual Settlers' and Lake Festival since 1957, which has since become famous far beyond the region's borders. This family-friendly festival takes place at the wonderfully situated Karlsfeld

The Fête Foraine de Tours (often referred to as the Foire de Tours) is one of the largest and most important funfairs in France. Every year in May, the Parc des Expositions (Rochepinard) exhibition centre is transformed into a huge, brightly lit