The Aalter Fair is a large annual folk festival that transforms the town centre into a lively fairground. It is known for its diverse mix of traditional fairground elements and modern attractions, which draw visitors from across the region.

The fairground

Every year at the beginning of August, around 50 amusement, 50 catering and 60 trade show businesses as well as 180 stallholders gather around the Königsberg on an area of around 10 hectares. "Das" Arolser Kram- und Viehmarkt - the largest folk festival

The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

In Unterammergau, Upper Bavaria, in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will find the Steckenberg adventure mountain. In winter, the 1228 m high Steckenberg is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, in summer for hikers, mountain bikers and fans

In the French town of Métabief in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which is primarily known as a winter sports resort, you will find the La Luge des Cimes Alpine Coaster, which has been open all year round since 14 July 2022. The 710-metre-long

The Bernkastel-Kues Spring Festival is blossoming! It is a festive symbiosis of a traditional fair, a regional gourmet market and floral splendour right on the picturesque banks of the Moselle. The festival grounds stretch along the promenade in the Kues

Herne is not just Crange, in March the City Kirmes takes place in the city centre. Here, too, lots of showmen come together to make it a great little event.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by underground - stop Herne Mitte or Herne

In the Hessian district of Fulda, or rather on the highest elevation and at the same time the highest mountain in the Rhön, the Wasserkuppe in Gersfeld, which is known as the cradle of gliding, you will find the Wasserkuppe ski and toboggan arena, which

In the middle of Tyrol, in the Zillertal, there is an Alpinecoaster, Flyingfox and many other outdoor activities. There is also a huge hiking area and the largest ski area in the entire Zillertal in winter. The Alpinecoaster is open all year round and is

The adventure park Ziegenhagen is a park for the whole family, but adrenalin junkies will not find what they are looking for here. But you can find all the classics that are really fun, like a butterfly and a Luna Loop. Also many fairy tales are brought