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 Lausitz Fair in Eisenhüttenstadt is the largest travelling funfair in the East Brandenburg region and attracts thousands of visitors every year to the spacious fairground on the island. Nestled in the heart of the city’s green lung, between the

The Zomerkermis Etten-Leur is one of the most important and most visited funfairs in the Dutch province of North Brabant. Covering an impressive area of around 25,000 square metres, the fair extends across the entire town centre, connecting various

The Nürtingen May Day is the traditional festival of the schools and the Nürtingen ‘bank holidays’ par excellence. First documented in 1602, the Nürtingen May Day is one of the oldest children's and local festivals in south-west Germany. Over the

The Schützenfest is the highlight of the Biberach year. For ten days, the "Biber" celebrate their traditional festival, whose origins as a children's and local festival date back to the 17th century.

Source: Biberach town council

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The Parc des Combes is a nature-based amusement park near Le Creusot in Burgundy and offers you a successful mix of action, relaxation and magnificent views. Nestled in a hilly landscape, you can experience leisure fun far from large theme parks –

No festival is as dynamic and colourful as the funfair! Characterised by the many twinkling lights, festive music and the speed of the modern and sensational attractions. But also the smell of hot oil balls, popcorn and candy floss. It is not for nothing

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

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Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

The fair is held twice a year on the market square in the Dithmarsch district town of Heide. Around 60 exhibitors and showmen are on hand with rides and other attractions to provide plenty of fun and entertainment. Of course, there are also various snack

Magdeburg is home to Germany's oldest folk festival, the Herbstmesse. It was first mentioned in 1010 and has had different names over the years. In the end it was simply the "Herbstmesse".