Less than 30 kilometres by car northwest of Cairns, surrounded by tropical rainforest, lies the tranquil town of Kuranda. Next to the Kuranda Koala Gardens is the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, originally established as a private facility in 1987 and

The Voorjaarskermis in Helmond takes place in the city centre and is the largest funfair in the city with around 100,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

Around 120 kilometers north of Boston on the east coast of the United States of America lies the tranquil town of York in Maine. York's Wild Kingdom, a private zoo and amusement park that has been in operation since 1980, is located just a few steps away

Tivoli Gröna Lund is Sweden's oldest amusement park and is located in the middle of Stockholm right on the water. A interesting amusement park has been built on a relatively small area with many attractions. Visit "Insane", a roller coaster where the

Wild rides and many play possibilities dominate the indoor park directly above the sea.

Besides go-karts, bumper cars and simulators, there is also the Robocoaster. This one whirls you wildly through the area. That's why the Grand Pier is recommended at

In June 2004, the BergTierPark Blindham, privately run by Josef Sedlmair, opened just 30 km from Munich, Rosenheim and Wolfratshausen. Native wild animals such as fallow deer, red deer and mouflon, wild boar, raccoons, nutria, ferrets and other species

The Land of Legends is a combination of modern theme and water park on the same site. Here you can ride roller coasters and rides in swimming suits and in between you can cool off in the pools of the water park.

Adjacent there is a great themed shopping

With the Erdinger Weißbräu festival tent and Fischer's Stiftungszelt, two large festival tents await you at the autumn festival in Erding. There will be live music and of course a good atmosphere in both marquees on all days. There is also a café tent

The Rheydter Spätkirmes is a traditional and nationally renowned folk festival that takes place in the Rheydt district of Mönchengladbach. The festival grounds extend across the central market square and the adjacent streets, transforming the city