In 1417, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt was held for the first time as a folk festival in Bad Dürkheim on the German Wine Route. Marquees are erected and supplemented by numerous fairground rides. With over 600,000 visitors, the Wurstmarkt is considered the

The park has existed since 1958 and is mainly embedded in a western theme. Although it belongs to the Six Flags group, it is not necessarily recognizable as such. This park is the second oldest Six Flags Park, doesn't offer quite as many thrill coaster,

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

Modern rides, savoury delicacies and tasty festival beer await our Wiesn guests. The many regional brass bands provide the right atmosphere in the marquee, while well-known show bands heat up the evenings.

The varied programme is full of highlights. The

When the scent of roasted almonds and hot mulled wine wafts through the alleys of the historic old town, a very special time begins in Leer. Thanks to its unique backdrop, the Christmas market in the East Frisian ‘Ledastadt’ is one of the most

The Irma West Children's and Local History Festival in Hechingen is much more than just an ordinary fair – it is the emotional heart of the town's calendar of events and one of the most traditional celebrations at the foot of Hohenzollern Castle. Named

A former jam, cake and berry shop became Knott's Berry Farm. A great amusement park in California. With 60 acres and 9 roller coasters, the park is still in the top 20 most visited parks in North America. The grocery store still plays a big role in the

As second park of the Walt Disney Cooperation in Orlando opened Epcot 1982. The park was planned to include international culture and technical innovations. The best know attraction is "Spaceship Earth" which is included in a big shere. The park iteslf

In Bensheim on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, the Bergstrasse Wine Festival takes place every year in September and lasts nine days. It traditionally starts on the Saturday before the 1st Sunday in September with the coronation of the Bergstrasse

As a Westphalian city, Hamm lies on the border with the Ruhr area and has had its own zoo since 1934. Over 80 animal species are presented on an area of over 9 hectares. You will not only find small budgies or porcupines, but also pumas and zebras.