The Fritzlar Horse Market, one of the largest and most popular folk festivals in North Hesse, takes place in Fritzlar in mid-July.

On all four days, visitors are offered a festival with a wide variety of activities and attractions. The two-day district

The Lambertusmarkt in Erkelenz is the largest annual fair in the Erkelenz region. It is a five-day event that combines an open-air festival, music events and fairground fun.

- Numerous attractions: Over 100 showmen offer exciting and child-friendly rides.

Stay overnight in the heart of Efteling – this has been possible at the Efteling Grand Hotel since August 2025. The Grand Hotel extends over seven floors and, with 644 beds in 144 suites and themed rooms, offers plenty of space for its guests, making

Plopsaland Germany – Family fun in the Palatinate

Plopsaland Germany is located in Haßloch in the Palatinate, around 32 kilometres from Mannheim and approximately 45 kilometres from Heidelberg. The amusement park is easily accessible via the A65 and A61

The Helmond Zomerkermis takes place in the city centre and is slightly smaller than the Voorjaarskermis with around 40,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is located in Kent, England, and is one of the country's most famous wildlife parks. The park was founded in 1973 by John Aspinall, a dedicated conservationist who was committed to protecting endangered species. Covering over

The Kamenz Forest Festival is a traditional school and local festival that has been celebrated in its current form for more than 150 years. The colourful parades, which take place on Monday and Thursday, are at the heart of the forest festival week.

In

Europe's largest indoor funfair

Visit Europe's largest historical indoor funfair and experience pure funfair fun for the whole family in a unique industrial setting. The air is once again filled with the smell of sweet treats, cheerful children's cries

The Grafenau Folk Festival is one of the most popular festivals in the region and attracts around 60,000 visitors each year. The festival always begins on the first Friday in July and lasts for six days. The traditional parade, featuring marching bands,

The Ambigua Bird Park is located in the Swiss canton of Aargau, more precisely in Zeihen in the Fricktal region. On the 3,000 square metre site of the bird park, you can discover around 400 animals from over 75 parrot and parakeet species in their