With around 500,000 visitors, the folk festival on the banks of the Main is considered the largest in the south-eastern Rhine-Main area.

Tuesday = family day with reduced prices.

Fireworks around 10.30 p.m. on the opening day and on the last day.

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The leisure and adventure park Rasti-Land is ideal for families with children up to about 12 years old.

There is something for everyone among the 40 or so attractions in the family-friendly park: the freefall tower makes your tummy tingle when you

The pier has been inviting visitors to visit it since 1899. At the end of the pier is a small amusement park, which is completely surrounded by water.

In addition to some thrill attractions, the park also offers rides for the whole family. There is even a

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside is the winter transformation of the leisure area at The Quay at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex. It turns the entire site into a large, sparkling Christmas wonderland, creating a magical atmosphere for the whole

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 funfair in Roelofarendsveen is the highlight of Feestweek, a major event that puts the entire village into a state of excitement. Every year in September, the town is transformed into a lively festival zone that attracts visitors from near and far.

The Heinerfest in Darmstadt

The Heinerfest is one of the largest city centre festivals in Germany and takes place every year in Darmstadt, Hesse. It is traditionally celebrated on the first weekend in July and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to

The Darmstadt Spring Fair takes place in the city centre of Darmstadt. With rides, food stalls and the dip and sales market, the fair invites you to stroll, enjoy, meet friends and have fun.

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Sinksenfoor is the largest fair in the country. There are 150 attractions: From the fast-paced rollercoaster to the classic Cake Walk or the Ferris wheel, there is always something to do. The culinary offerings are also impressive. Reason enough for a

Recklinghausen Zoo is a real insider tip for anyone who loves nature and animals – and it's right in the middle of the city! The park is located in the green Stadtgarten and has been delighting young and old alike for decades. Best of all, admission is