Forget all that typical marketing talk about ‘Ruhrpott romance’. At its heart, the spring fair in Castrop-Rauxel is quite simply the moment when the town realises that winter is finally over. When the first fairground rides start to be set up between

When the scent of roasted almonds and hot mulled wine wafts through the alleys of the historic old town, a very special time begins in Leer. Thanks to its unique backdrop, the Christmas market in the East Frisian ‘Ledastadt’ is one of the most

About 220 kilometres south of Perth lies the tranquil little town of Busselton with just 25,000 inhabitants. Busselton is a popular tourist destination with a huge long special feature: an approximately 2-kilometre-long wooden jetty dating from 1853 to

The Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market is one of the most fascinating and atmospheric events of the pre-Christmas season, transforming Esslingen's picturesque half-timbered old town into a double winter wonderland. The incomparable magic of

In Carinthia in the mountains near Graz is a summer adventure world with an alpine coaster and climbing ridges. In winter you can ski here. The alpine coaster only works in summer and you need the mountain railroad or you hike up.

Loro Parque was opened in 1972 as a parrot park in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the Canary Island of Tenerife. On an area of more than 13ha, more than 500 animal species (including about 300 parrot species) are kept, about 100 of which have been

Meikermis Groningen, the largest, cheapest and most northerly funfair in the Netherlands.

In May, the big May Fair takes place for 12 days in the centre of Groningen.

Numerous spectacular attractions alternate with nostalgic carousels and other

Come to Märchen-Erlebnispark Marquartstein and discover the world of fairy tales and adventures together with mum and dad or grandma and grandpa. The fairy tale theme park in Marquartstein, beautifully situated in the Chiemgau mountains, has been a

Forget the usual reserve – when the Koningskermis in Lelystad opens its gates, the town centre is transformed into a vibrant sea of lights and pure energy. It’s that one moment of the year when the town’s modern architecture meets the colourful,

The history of Wäldchestag cannot be clearly established. In the absence of documentary evidence, two variants of the origin are considered possible.

Traditionally, the craftsmen held their large, festive processions at Whitsun, and numerous craftsmen's