It is certainly one of the biggest attractions in southern Germany - the Markgröninger Schäferlauf. Its roots go back to the 16th century and its ingenious mixture of tradition and folk festival with modern elements fascinates around 100,000 visitors

In Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the Olderdissen Zoo, which has been run by the city of Bielefeld since 1930. On about 16 hectares in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest, you can observe about 450 animals from 90 different species. But

In the Swiss canton of Bern, or rather in Roggwil in the Schweitzer Mittelland region between Langental and Olten, you will find Belli's Mini Amusement Park, which opened in 2014. Run by the Belli family, who were once one of the largest circus families

Founded in 2007 as Hunter Valley Zoo, this animal reservoir was renamed to its current name in 2021 after a change of ownership. The zoo is located in New South Wales on the outskirts of the small town of Nulkaba, around 60 kilometres west of Newcastle,

The Weißenburg Kirchweih is the largest folk festival in the town of Weißenburg in Bavaria and is one of the most traditional church consecration festivals in the region. It is known for its mix of festive tradition, entertainment and conviviality.

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The Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is a 20 hectare amusement park in Madrid, the capital of Spain.

The park is divided into four different zones. Tranquilidad is the Spanish word for rest, and that's why the attractions here are more relaxed. The

In one part of FICO Eataly World in Bologna is the Luna Farm. The main park is all about food. Luna Farm is a special farm with rides and a small roller coaster. The park is aimed at families. The park opened in 2019 and the rides are from the Zamperla

The Silesian Christmas Market takes place every year in the romantic old town of Görlitz, Germany's easternmost city. It is characterised by its picturesque backdrop, surrounded by the magnificent historic buildings of Upper Lusatia.

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The animal paradise Wildpark schwarze Berge has existed in the south of Hamburg since 1969. More than 100 animal species live on an area of 50 hectares and the wildlife park specialises in European domestic and wild animals.

In large, freely accessible

In San Michele al Tagliamento, Italy, in the Veneto region, about 100 km north-east of Venice, you will find the Luna Park Adriatico in the district of Bibione, which is well-known to tourists. Open seasonally from mid-May to mid-September, Luna Park