The Mainfest in Frankfurt, located directly on the banks of the Main, transforms the city into a lively meeting place that brings together young and old.

With a colourful mix of traditional fairground rides, delicious regional food and a varied cultural

During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

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.

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The Cristal Parc in Clermont-Ferrand is one of the most important events in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region's calendar and is known as one of the largest temporary funfairs in France. The festival traditionally takes place on the spacious grounds of the

The Black Forest model railway in Gutach is a fascinating excursion destination for railway fans, families and model-making enthusiasts. Covering more than 500 square metres of exhibition space, the largest European model railway based on a real H0 gauge

The Alpine Coaster Pârtia Toplița in Romania is a real highlight for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. The modern facility is located in the small town of Toplița in the district of Harghita, nestled in the beautiful landscape of the Gurghiu

In the imperial city of Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, not far from the Dutch and Belgian borders, you will find the "7th Space Aachen" virtual reality experience near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aachen Cathedral. A wide range of VR attractions for

The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

In Voigtsgrün, a district of Hirschfeld in Saxony, 12 kilometres south of Zwickau, you will find Hirschfeld Zoo, which opened in 1956. Around 600 animals from 90 species such as raccoon dogs, wild boars, bears, wolves, pot-bellied pigs, wading birds,

In Bardonecchia in the Italian region of Piedmont, around 90 kilometres west of Turin, the Bardonecchia Alpine Coaster opened in 2019. Built by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG from Germany, the 835-metre-long Alpine Coaster is open all year round, but is