Whenever the Ferris wheel turns and the chain carousel starts its rides to cries of joy, when the Wendsche Kärmetze is officially opened by the mayor of Wenden, representatives of the showmen, politicians and the brewery with the tapping of a keg of

The residents of Bad Homburg have been celebrating the Lantern Festival every year on the first weekend in September since 1935. In addition to the many stalls, food stands, wine and beer gardens that line the route from Louisenstraße over the

For 10 days in March, the showmen open the funfair season in Solingen. A small but nice funfair with everything visitors need. Wild action, relaxing family rides and also rides for the little ones. Rounded off by the gastronomic offerings that a funfair

Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.

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

In the Pinzgau municipality of Fusch, located on the Grossglockner Road, you will find the Ferleiten Game and Adventure Park, which opened in 1979. The 15-hectare game park is home to around 200 animals from 40 species such as brown bear, donkey, fallow

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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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, is the largest amusement and water park in the region, nestled idyllically among forests just a short drive south of Seattle. Originally opened as a small family park, it has grown over the years

The Palmkirmes Recklinghausen is the largest spring fair in North Rhine-Westphalia with over one million visitors. Approx. 170 showmen and companies are on site and offer lots of fun and entertainment with over 2000 front metres. A big musical firework

The SEA LIFE Hunstanton on the east coast of Great Britain is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a