The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The Oktoberfest has been taking place since 1964 and is now the largest of its kind in northern Germany with around 600,000 visitors.

Canton, the capital of Van Zandt County in the north-east of the US state of Texas, is home to a farm experience with a difference: Yesterland Farm. What began in 1994 with the planting of Virginia Pine and Lob-lolly Pine, developed over the years into a

Since 1953, the apple blossom festival in Naurod, which is known far beyond the borders of Wiesbaden, has been held every year on the 2nd weekend in May.

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By public transport:

- By bus - special bus service to the festival, all

The small Spanish amusement park offers a small but fine selection of attractions.

At Katmandu Slash you will find some water slides and the perfect way to cool off from the Spanish heat.

A lot of interactive simulators and 4D cinemas offer indoor fun in

With its focus on European animal species, the Wildpark Bad Mergentheim is all about sustainability. The wildlife park was opened in 1974 and today covers an area of 35 hectares. Otters, bison or European lynxes can indulge their existence in a largely

The Mariä Himmelfahrtskirmes in Sögel is a traditional folk festival that takes place every August and is considered one of the oldest fairs in the Emsland region. It attracts numerous visitors from across the region and is a highlight of the annual

In Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the Olderdissen Zoo, which has been run by the city of Bielefeld since 1930. On about 16 hectares in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest, you can observe about 450 animals from 90 different species. But

The popular excursion destination Alp Pfingstegg is located in the Swiss canton of Bern, more precisely in Grindelwald, around 20 kilometres from Interlaken. Here, Luftseilbahn Pfingstegg AG operates the aerial cableway and the Pfingstegg Fly Line &

This holiday park combines a beach holiday with the advantages of an adventure pool and much more.

Plunge into the waves in the Aquadome or take part in the countless leisure activities such as bowling or at the gym.

The Monky Tonky Land for the younger

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.

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By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway