* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

It is certainly one of the biggest attractions in southern Germany - the Markgröninger Schäferlauf. Its roots go back to the 16th century and its ingenious mixture of tradition and folk festival with modern elements fascinates around 100,000 visitors

The Nahe Summer Festival in Idar-Oberstein is a fresh new event format that takes over from the long-standing Spießbratenfest. A lively festival area is being created on the grounds of the Idar-Oberstein Exhibition Centre, combining modern facilities

The Kermis in Lommel is a major folk festival in the Belgian province of Limburg and an annual highlight in the city's calendar of events. It is known for its large number of rides and its central location, which brings the whole city to life.

The fair

Palace Playland is a traditional amusement park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, around 165 kilometres north of Boston directly on Saco Bay. It was originally opened in 1902 and is now the only remaining beachfront amusement park in New England. Palace

Center Parcs Park Bostalsee awaits you at Lake Bostal. It offers unique vacation homes with a view of the lake. In addition to the many free activities, overnight guests can also enjoy additional paid activities such as a climbing paradise, laser battle,

Five and a half hours by plane from Los Angeles (alternatively, you could also row a good 4,100 kilometres), the Hawaiian archipelago lies in the middle of the northern Pacific Ocean. On the northernmost island of O`Ahu (where the capital Honululu is

In the historic port city of Catania on the east coast of Sicily lies the small but fine Nettuno Park amusement park since 1965. The Cecchi family of showmen made their home here with their rides and attractions and is already running this park in the

The Coburg Spring Festival - which can now look back on decades of tradition - opens its doors every year on Coburg's Ketschenanger.

Lots of attractive rides, musical entertainment and a large selection of festival catering offer plenty of fun. So, pack

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