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

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

Located in Walchsee-Durchholzen in the Austrian state of Tyrol, around 16 kilometres from the German Reit im Winkl, you will find the Zahmer Kaiser, which belongs to the Kaiser Mountains and lies 691 metres above the Adriatic Sea. It offers a worthwhile

In the former mining town of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, 8 km south-east of Burton upon Trent and north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, you will find the Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. As well as a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use

Between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in Interlaken, about 50 kilometres southeast of the Swiss capital Bern, a mountain coaster by Brandauer was built in 2000. In addition to a playground, a panoramic restaurant at the top of the mountain, the best way to

Pairi Daiza, originally founded and opened in 1994 under the name Paradisio, is the most visited zoo in Belgium with over 2 million visitors a year. With a huge variety of over 600 animal species and over 7,000 animals, it offers its visitors an

In Greece in Thessaloniki near the sea is a small amusement park, which is also open in the evening. There are several attractions, including 2 roller coasters.

The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland, known as Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs, is a spectacular winter festival that transforms the RAI Amsterdam into a magical realm every year. It offers a comprehensive experience for the whole family and for all ages.

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Swimmers' and non-swimmers' pools, as well as the adventure pool invite you to engage in sporting activities.

For young and old, the highlight of every visit to the Nautilla is the rapid ride through the covered, 52m long water slide.

Another attraction of

In the woods between Enschede and Hengelo, near the German border, you will find the small amusement park Attractiepark de Waarbeek since 1924. The park's offer is mainly aimed at families with children aged 2 - 12; the special feature is the