The Irma West Children's and Local History Festival in Hechingen is much more than just an ordinary fair – it is the emotional heart of the town's calendar of events and one of the most traditional celebrations at the foot of Hohenzollern Castle. Named

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

In the beautiful Alpbach Valley in Austria, in Tyrol near the German border awaits you an Alpinecoaster at over 1000 meters and many other play opportunities. There is much to experience here both in summer and winter.

The Cabárceno Nature Park is a unique nature and animal park near the city of Santander in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria. It is located on the site of a former iron ore open-cast mine and covers an area of around 750 hectares. The park was

Walt Disneys Magic Kingdom Park was opened in 1971 and looks like identically to the Walt Disneyland Park in Anaheim. Nevertheless this park ranked all other parks out and is now the park with the most visitors worldwide.

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The Martinimarkt in Bad Schwalbach is a traditional folk festival lasting several days, which transforms the spa and district town into a colourful autumn hubbub at the beginning of November and extends across several central locations. It is considered

The 1. Kärntner Erlebnispark is a vacation paradise for the whole family! The park is right on the Presseggersee. Games, fun and excitement as well as pure nature and relaxation await visitors here.

Lots of attractions and a well-tended bathing area in

The Laurentius Fair is the largest folk festival in Bergisch Gladbach and one of the most important events in the city's annual calendar. It traditionally takes place around the feast day of St. Lawrence (10 August).

The fair transforms the centre of

On the fairground in front of the Bürgerhalle, the showmen once again set up their rides and amusement stalls. Typical fairground specialities will be served to cater for your physical well-being. There will also be a weekly Italian market in the town

The Fira del Ram is much more than just an ordinary fair; it is a deeply rooted tradition and the undisputed highlight of the event calendar in Mallorca's capital, Palma. As soon as the sprawling grounds of Son Fusteret are transformed into a sea of