In Brentwood in the south of Essex, around 25 kilometres from London, you will find Old Mac Donald's Farm & Fun Park. The park's attractions are primarily aimed at families with children up to the age of 12, but older visitors can also spend a few

On the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen, which is primarily known for its beaches and white chalk cliffs, you will find the 700-metre-long island toboggan run, which was opened in 2005 by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. Not only is it the most northerly in

In Istanbul, the Turkish capital, the Vialand amusement park awaits you in the Eyüp district. This park has been celebrating its 10th anniversary since it opened on 29 May 2013. The park has had various names in the past: it was called Vialand when it

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

Every year, the Heinzelmännchen enchant Cologne's old town with Cologne's largest Christmas market and its spectacular ice rink.

The market offers a wide range of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. Its more than 100 market stalls are divided into

The Marché de Noël de Strasbourg is a historical and cultural event that transforms the Alsatian metropolis into a sparkling winter wonderland every year. Founded in 1570 as Christkindelsmärik, it is the oldest and largest Christmas market in France.

Less than 5 kilometres north of Sydney Zoo is Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park in the Doonside district of Sydney. Although the zoo has a comparatively small area of just over 3ha, it has an impressive collection of Australian fauna to offer its

The Universe Science Park – Universe for short – is located in Nordborg on the island of Als in southern Denmark, just a few kilometres from the German-Danish border. The park uniquely combines leisure fun with exciting insights into science and

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed