In Mons, Belgium, in the province of Hainaut, about 20 km from the Belgian-French border, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Mons Piscine du Grand Large. The pool, which belongs to the LAGO Group, which currently operates twelve swimming paradises

One of the oldest cities in the world, Armenia's capital Yerevan, is home to one of the youngest zoos in the former Soviet Union. After planning began in the 1930s, the main construction of the zoo began in May 1941 on a total area of around 3 hectares.

The butterfly zoo Papiliorama originally opened in Marin-Empagnier in 1988, burned down in a major fire in 1995 and was reopened in the same year. Due to the lack of space, the zoo relocated in 2003 and celebrated its reopening in Kerzers. About 100

In the historic port city of Saint-Malo on the Breton coast, the Fête Foraine de la Sainte-Ouine is a real institution. It traditionally takes place in winter, usually from mid-January to mid-February, bringing colour and warmth to the cold season. What

In Neuss in the Lower Rhine region, around 10 km south-west of the North Rhine-Westphalian capital Düsseldorf, you will find Alpenpark Neuss. What began in 2001 on the former site of the Neuss-Grefrath landfill site with Germany's first indoor ski hall

The amusement park on the Bärenwiese is the place to be if you want to go high up. Numerous exciting attractions such as bumper cars, a Ferris wheel and a carousel await you. And there's plenty to eat and drink at the large market. Here you can browse

As in previous years, there are great attractions for young and old, big and small on the bridge weekend around Corpus Christi. Whether looping carousel or bumper cars, children's carousel or family rollercoaster. Everyone will find something fun here.

When the days slowly start to get longer again, the fun comes to town. The Datteln Spring Fair takes place on Neumarkt and Schützenplatz - with Sunday shopping. As usual, there will be reduced prices on Monday, which is traditionally a family day.

The Westerwald Wildlife Park, formerly known as the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park, is picturesquely located near Gackenbach and is a popular destination for families and nature lovers. Covering around 60 hectares, visitors can see native animal

Over the course of 18 days, around 45 showmen and women provide funfair flair on the Saarterrassen with their rides, entertainment and food and drink offers.

On the two family days (always on Thursdays), visitors can enjoy the rides at half price. Toy