The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's

The May and Autumn Markets have a long tradition in Landau. Not far from the city centre, the "Landauer Weindorf" (Landau Wine Village), the "Fressgasse" (Eating Lane), the "Krammarkt" (Stuff Market) and the amusement park can be found on the old

In Herisau in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden lies the nationally renowned and popular excursion destination Sedel. In addition to the restaurant with its large beer garden, which serves regional specialities, you will also find the Sedel

Mainz-Kastel Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and children in the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden. Nestled in the idyllic Petersberg biotope, the park offers a natural environment with a diverse range of animals, including

Egypt's largest theme park is located in Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar, a suburb of Egypt's capital Cairo. With the Great Sphinx as a backdrop just a few kilometres away, this park is a destination for around 2 million visitors a year. It is the result of

The funfair in Mulhouse is one of the five largest funfairs in France and the largest funfair in Alsace. Approximately 200 showmen with many large attractions are represented on the grounds of the Parc Expo. Approximately 400,000 visitors are expected.

Brockum, a small community with only around 1,000 inhabitants, organises one of the biggest festivals and exhibitions in the region with its wholesale market. Around 200,000 visitors are expected. The wholesale market is very diverse, ranging from a

The Mettwurstmarkt in Ennigerloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place every September in the town centre. The festival is known for its successful combination of a fairground with a funfair, an extensive market and a lively stage programme.

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In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

Rhenen, in the province of Utrecht, has been home to the Ouwehands Zoo since 1932. The park allocates its animals to areas on 22 hectares. While you can find mandrils and polar bears on one side, visitors are also shown giant Chinese pandas.