The Oktoberfest in Munich, affectionately known as the ‘Wiesn’ by locals, is the largest folk festival in the world and a global symbol of Bavarian culture and joie de vivre. Its origins date back to 1810, when it was first celebrated on the occasion

The Saurierpark Bautzen with its more than 200 dinosaurs is the most famous of its kind in Germany.

And its "population" is constantly growing.

With a primeval forest like flora the park offers a unique scenery for the replicas of the extinct primeval

The town of Bremervörde organises an annual spring market on the first weekend in May.

Over 70 showmen provide an eventful fair on the market and exhibition grounds. Monday is family day with reduced prices and a large firework display at 10.00 pm.

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Every year, when the surrounding fields have been harvested, a funfair begins at the gates of the town of Blomberg on the fairground on the B1, which is one of the most sociable and biggest highlights in the district of Lippe.

The special thing about this

Here we offer a varied program: from petting zoo to rafting track and boat swing to Austria's largest family roller coaster.

A climbing paradise and a salt grotto complete the extensive offer. However, these cost extra.

The family land is also worth a trip

Riviera Beach is located around 120 kilometres north of Miami in Florida. Rapids Water Park was first opened there in 1979 on an area of 4 hectares with just four water slides. The park has since grown to 30 hectares and is now home to more than 40

Once again this year, St. Wendel invites you to the traditional Wendel fair. A varied programme for pilgrims, funfair and Oktoberfest fans will be on offer again from mid-October.

Please note, Thursday is a day off!

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In the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Alzey, about 35 km from the state capital Mainz, the five-day Winzerfest has been held every year since 1933, starting on the 3rd Friday in September. In addition to selected regional wines, good food and lots of

The Splash & Spa in Ticino offers you swimming fun and wellness daily from 11 am to 9 pm. It offers water fun for young and old. In the beautiful Ticino mountains on Monte Tamaro you can also indulge in massages and the sauna world and really relax. In

The Easter fair in Hagen takes place on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies