In Schiffweiler in Saarland, less than 5km from Autobahn 8, there is an excursion destination for the whole family: Gondwana - Das Praehistorium. Hundreds of millions of years ago, Gondwana was a major geological continent - today this museum is a

In 1950, the Lille Zoo opened on a small area of less than 4 hectares. Over 400 animals from over 100 species are presented to visitors here. It is particularly noteworthy that the zoo was free to visit until 2016, making it one of the most visited zoos

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

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

Am Samstag vor dem Osterwochenende startet der große Spaß der Osterkirmes! Die Osterkirmes im Volkspark ist jedes Jahr ein beliebtes Event im Frühjahr. Mit über 60 Attraktionen und einer tollen Beleuchtung ist die Kirmes besonders in den Abendstunden

The Michaelmas Fair in Miltenberg is the largest folk festival on the Bavarian Lower Main, with origins dating back to 1367. The festival beer is provided by the local brewery Brauhaus Faust (founded in 1654) and the new Lechnerwirt marquee provides

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, is the largest amusement and water park in the region, nestled idyllically among forests just a short drive south of Seattle. Originally opened as a small family park, it has grown over the years

Brean Theme Park is a family-friendly amusement park located in the coastal town of Brean in the English county of Somerset, right on the Bristol Channel coast. It is part of the larger Brean Leisure Park resort and combines classic amusement park fun

With up to 300,000 visitors on the four days of the event, the Simon Juda Market is one of the most important city centre funfairs in Germany. There are up to 220 fairground companies and 30 rides on site.

Travel information:

By public transport - Bus

The TT Kermis is a large funfair event that takes place during the TT Festival.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Assen station (distance 500 metres)

- by bus - bus stop Rolderstraat

By car:

- Venue: Abel Tasmanplein

Parking facilities:

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