Chosen by Forbes Traveler as one of the 15 best zoos in the world and even found in the world's top 10 zoos by Tripadvisor, ZooParc de Beauval is always worth a visit. Located halfway between Tours and Bourges, the 40-hectare zoo, which opened in 1980 -

The Foire du Trône is undoubtedly the oldest fair in France. Its history dates back to Lothair of France and the year 957, but it was not until 1805 that a small fair was set up in the suburb of Saint Antoine. Over the years, the fair grew in size and

The six-day Voorjaarskermis takes place in Heerlen in the Dutch province of Limburg every year at the end of May or beginning of June. Over 20 different showmen present their rides, shooting galleries, lottery and throwing booths as well as a variety of

Blå Planet is the largest aquarium in Northern Europe. Located in Copenhagen, right on the waterfront and less than two kilometers from the city’s airport, it is home to over 450 species. Originally established in Charlottenlund in 1939 with around 70

Since 1932, there has been a small amusement park in New Jersey, directly on the Seasight Hights peninsula, about 125km east of Philadelphia, called Casino Pier, which is built directly on the sea. Opposite this, the Breakwater Beach Waterpark was built.

On the weekend before St John's Day (24 June), the people of Lorsch celebrate their oldest traditional festival: the four-day St John's Festival. A fairground and a creative market are set up on Karolingerplatz, idyllically situated at the foot of the

If there’s one thing the people of Gevelsberg know how to do, it’s a fair – and because the big bash in June is still far too far off, the town treats itself to a proper adrenaline rush with the ‘Frühkirmes’ to get things going. It’s the

The Safariland Stukenbrock, until 2018 still known as the Safaripark Stukenbrock, is a zoo and leisure park in one.

While some go on safari, shows and rides can be used by others.

The special thing: With their own car or safari bus, guests can experience

The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

The Bayreuth Folk Festival has been a tradition for over 110 years and is one of the largest folk festivals in Franconia. In addition to two festival seasons and many showmen, there is also a large supporting programme on offer. This naturally includes a