Leiden Ontzet, also known as the Liberation of Leiden, is an annual city festival celebrated on 3 October to commemorate the liberation of the Dutch city of Leiden from Spanish siege in 1574. It is one of the oldest and most important folk festivals in

The Black Forest model railway in Gutach is a fascinating excursion destination for railway fans, families and model-making enthusiasts. Covering more than 500 square metres of exhibition space, the largest European model railway based on a real H0 gauge

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Texas is one of the most spectacular amusement parks in the United States. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, the amusement pier juts out about 300 metres into the sea and combines classic fairground

A good 55 kilometres east of Italy's capital Rome, on the A1 autostrada, lies the town of Valmontone with its more than 15,000 inhabitants. The mighty Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with its 365 rooms dominates the townscape from afar. It was built in 1654-1670

Aquascope is a French water park in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in the Vienne department, right next to the Futuroscope theme park. With an investment of €57 million, the park offers eight different beautifully themed slides divided into four themed areas.

Autumn is fast approaching and the smell of roasted almonds is returning to the central fairground on Kurt-Schumacher-Damm. Finally, autumn carnival in Berlin is back. A total of around 70 attractions and rides will be on site again and look forward to

For five days, carousels, ghost trains, a Ferris wheel and breathtaking attractions dominate Hammer city centre. Around St Paul's Church and on the neighbouring Santa Monica Square, the Stunikenmarkt invites you to enjoy hours of fun.

Funfair fans can

The city's zoo has been located in Krefeld on an area of 14 hectares since 1938. With over 150 species of animals, the park exhibits a variety of animals, but is designed with its focus on the keeping of great apes, big cats and tropical bird species.

In April, the market square in Altenessen will once again be transformed into a colourful funfair paradise! For three days, you can expect exciting rides, delicious fairground classics and lots of fun for the whole family.

Attractions for young & old