The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

The Basel Autumn Fair (in Basle German "d Mäss") has been taking place since 1471. It is the oldest fair in Switzerland and attracts around one million visitors every year. On a total of seven squares in the city, you can expect a great many rides and

The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,

The fair takes place three times a year on the Karlsruhe fairgrounds. In April as the Easter Spring Festival (Kleine Mess), in May the Frühjahsmess' and in October the Herbstmess'. Many showmen ensure lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Even big rides

Autumn market in Mölln: tradition and thrills in the town of Eulenspiegel

The autumn market in Mölln is an event that has been sneaking into visitors' hearts year after year for over 460 years. On the first weekend in November, the historic old town of

The Corpus Christi fair in downtown Xanten has a long tradition and always offers a wide variety of attractions. Starting at the parking lot on Bahnhofstraße/corner of Westwall, it runs along Kurfürstenstraße to Karthaus. For five days, rides and

In Lower Saxony in Goslar, an exciting mountain awaits you with an Alpine coaster, mountain bike trails and many other possibilities. In winter you can ski here and a hut also invites you to stop for a bite to eat. To reach the Alpinecoaster, you need

Since 2005, the Zoomarine water amusement park has been welcoming guests to the Italian town of Torvaianica, Pomezia, around 40 km from Rome city centre. A colourful mix of animal, leisure and small water park awaits you directly on the Mediterranean

The Holstenköste in Neumünster is one of the largest and most traditional town festivals in the whole of Schleswig-Holstein, transforming the entire city centre into a huge festival area every June. Centred around the Großflecken, the Gänsemarkt and

In Hirschau in the Upper Palatinate district of Amberg-Sulzbach, around 80 kilometres east of Nuremberg, you will find the Monte Kaolino amusement park. On this 120 metre high slag heap, one of the highest sand mountains in Europe, which consists of 32