On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island lies the town of Hastings with a population of around 30,000. There is a small water park there that is aimed at the whole family. In addition to all the themed water attractions, there are breathtaking

The Lukasmarkt has been known for centuries as the inner city folk festival. On nine days between 250,000 and 300,000 visitors come to the Mayen city centre. Thus the Lukasmarkt can rightfully be called one of the largest folk festivals in

In Leer (East Frisia) in Lower Saxony, around 33 kilometres south of Emden and 40 kilometres from Winschoten in the Netherlands, you will find the Leer Miniature Land, which opened in 2011. On around 1500 square metres, you can immerse yourself in the

In the French municipality of Lussault-sur-Loire in the canton of Amboise and about thirty minutes by car from the university city of Tours, you will find the Grand Aquarium de Touraine, which opened in 1994 under the name Aquarium du Val de Loire and

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

The Papenburg August Market is a traditional folk festival that is one of the largest funfairs in the Emsland region and has a history dating back over 300 years. It is an integral part of the annual calendar of events in Papenburg.

The festival

Since 2001, the A.Q.W.A. (Aquarium of Western Australia), which opened in 1988 under the name Underwater World Perth, has been located on the outskirts of Perth. In a 3-million-litre tank, 10,000 animals swim, and while you stand in the glass tunnel,

The Rostock Zoological Garden was opened in Rostock in 1899 on a large area of 56 hectares. Due to its area, it can present a huge number of different animal species and is therefore also the largest zoo on the German Baltic Sea coast. The zoo, which was

In the centre of the square city of Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find Luisenpark, which is the largest park in the city and is divided into two parts. The attractive park grounds, consisting of more

The fair in Hillegom is not just a simple fair, but the centrepiece of the big autumn festivals (Najaarsfeesten) that transform the town into a lively party zone every year.

When you visit the fair, you can expect a colourful hustle and bustle on Jonkheer