Auckland is located in the north of New Zealand's North Island. In the big city with around 1.5 million inhabitants, more precisely in Manukau, there has been an amusement park since 1982. Rainbow's End is the largest amusement park in the country,

The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,

There has been an Alpine Coaster in Wisconsin Dells since 2025. The town is primarily known for its numerous water parks. The Alpine Coaster, which is over a kilometer long, was built by Wiegand.

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

The Schwerin Zoo opened in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's state capital Schwerin in 1956. With an area of around 25 hectares, it is one of the medium-sized zoos in Germany and is home to around 150 animal species. The natural 3-hectare water bird

Every year, the Lichtenfels Schützenfest is a hearty affair. From hearty Franconian beer and food delicacies in the cosy Schützengarten with traditional live music to the classic confectionery stalls, nothing is left to be desired here. A number of

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

The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from

In the French municipality of Monteux, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, about 22 km from Avignon, you will find the Spirou Provence theme park. The still young park opened on 16 June 2018 and is dedicated to the two comic characters Spirou and