In 1973, Worlds of Fun opened for the first time in Kansas City, Missouri under the management of Mid-America Enterprises. In 1982, the Oceans of Fun water park opened before the theme park was sold to the Cedar Fair Group for 40 million dollars in 1995.

The Futuroscope is a somewhat different amusement park. It presents mainly media technologies of the future. But there is also a roller coaster in the park with a space theme. Furthermore, there are many different cinemas, including an IMAX and a Flying

In addition to many attractive rides, there is of course also a tasty treat for the palate and a great supporting programme. This includes a big raffle, an afternoon for senior citizens with a colourful music programme and even a backstage tour of the

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 first fair in Pforzheim after the Second World War took place in 1947. The fair was first established at the "old Messplatz" on the eastern side of the city and from 1953 to 1959 in the Stadtgarten, and since 1960 the "Pforzemer Mess" has been set up

In the centre of the square city of Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find Luisenpark, which is the largest park in the city and is divided into two parts. The attractive park grounds, consisting of more

In the former mining town of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, 8 km south-east of Burton upon Trent and north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, you will find the Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. As well as a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use

The Förderverein Herzberger Tierparkfest e.V. invites you to an annual animal park festival on the weekend around 1 May.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Herzberg railway station (distance 3.4 km)

- by bus - bus stop Grochwitzer Str.

By

The Annaberg Christmas Market in Annaberg-Buchholz is one of the highlights of the Ore Mountains Christmas tradition and is known for its particularly traditional and cozy atmosphere. It takes place in front of the imposing St. Anne's Church, the

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway