One of the most beautiful spring festivals along the banks of the Main takes place in Rüsselsheim every year. Once again this year, you can expect a great programme with something for all ages.

A wide range of food and drink is on offer to cater for all

Only a 20-minute drive from Überlingen on Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, the Salem Monkey Mountain has been located west of the town of Salem since 1976. Covering an area of 20 hectares, there are around 200 Barbary macaques that can move freely

The Martini Market opens its doors to visitors on the second weekend in November. With classics and also "old favourites". Come along, sample the delicacies, fill up your stock of cuddly toys and ride the various carousels for all they're worth. 3 days

It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

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.

In Mainz on the Adenauer-Ufer - between Kaisertor and Kurfürstenbrunnen - the big Mainzer Rhein-Frühling ("Spring Fair") takes place every year. The showmen set up their rides, games and snack shops directly on the Rhine and look forward to many

On the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen, which is primarily known for its beaches and white chalk cliffs, you will find the 700-metre-long island toboggan run, which was opened in 2005 by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. Not only is it the most northerly in

The funfair in 's-Hertogenbosch stretches through the city centre. Lots of showmen provide good entertainment.

On the funfair's website (linked here) you can still get discount vouchers for various rides.

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Since 2016, an Alpine Coaster has been waiting for you near Grenoble. It is about 84 miles from Lyon.

Cavallino Matto - The park with the crazy horse as a mascot.

The park offers a mix of family entertainment and an adrenaline rush. The park offers one of two Europe-wide stand-up coasters called "Freestyle", where the whole ride is done standing.

A must