The DOM Festival is one of the largest fun fairs in Germany attracting, in all, about nine million people each year. Bare knuckle rides are the main attraction but there are beer tents, musical events and family entertainment as well. Although it has a modern look to it, the DOM actually goes back centuries, when cathedrals (Doms) offered shelter to traders, strolling players and quack doctors during times of inclement weather. The spirit of Dom lives on, with today's highlights including a medieval fort, a witches' village, cowboy shoot-outs during summer and advent magic in medieval costumes during the winter. Wednesday is family day, when special discounts are offered.

Times
Mon-Thurs 1500-2300; Fri-Sat 1500-0100; Sun 1400-2300.