Story Land first opened in 1954 under the name Story Town in Glen, near the city of Jackson in New Hampshire. However, due to a name conflict, the park was renamed “Story Land” in 1955. At the time of its opening, there was only one ride, an old fire

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as

The Gentse Winterfeesten transform the entire historic city centre of Ghent into an extensive, sparkling winter wonderland that lasts throughout the Advent and Christmas season. The centrepiece of the festivities is the Ghent Christmas Market, which

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train to

An amusement park right by the sea, set up like a fair.

There are also several roller coasters, flat rides and themed rides on offer.

The highlight is the wooden roller coaster "Roller Coaster" from 1932, which has a brakeman on the train.

The whole family

In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

The funfair takes place in front of Bodegraven town hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Bodegraven station (750 metres away)

- By bus - Marktstraat bus stop

By car:

- Venue: Raadhuisplein

Parking facilities:

- Raadhuisplein multi-storey

For fans of spa & wellness, the Sieben Welten Hotel & Spa Resort awaits in Künzell in eastern Hesse, around 4 kilometres south of Fulda. On over 30,000 square metres, you can discover the various saunas and bathing areas and relax in pleasant water

On the fairground in front of the Bürgerhalle, the showmen once again set up their rides and amusement stalls. Typical fairground specialities will be served to cater for your physical well-being. There will also be a weekly Italian market in the town

The funfair takes place in the city centre of Almelo.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almelo railway station (500 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Centrumplein

By car:

- Venue: Marktplein

Parking facilities:

- Havenpassage car park P14