Ahoy, landlubbers! Although it's still a good 60 kilometres to the Mediterranean, with only a 5-minute drive to Avignon, Pirate Land is a popular destination in Rochefort-du-Gard for all dock swallows, pirates and those who want to become a pirate. The

North America's largest shopping mall is located in Alberta, Canada, around 300 kilometres from Calgary, and goes by the beautiful name of West Edmonton Mall. Until 2004, it was the largest mall in the world for more than two decades. The mall impresses

When the May Festival arrives, it's known to be spring. The first festival of the season traditionally heralds the start of outdoor events in Heilbronn. From the Ferris wheel and break dancing to the family carousel, everything is on offer. Fun and

In Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, you will find the Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens in the Bad-Cannstatt district. Around 11,000 animals from all over the world live here on an area of around 30 hectares. Did you know that

In the Hessian district of Fulda, or rather on the highest elevation and at the same time the highest mountain in the Rhön, the Wasserkuppe in Gersfeld, which is known as the cradle of gliding, you will find the Wasserkuppe ski and toboggan arena, which

It is an institution in the Olympic Park and a wonderful attraction, especially for families spending their summer holidays in Munich: the Summer Festival in the Olympic Park.

Munich's showmen will be there with all kinds of rides – from the Ferris

Nestled within 35 hectares of gently rolling hills and dense forests, Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight offers a unique blend of action, relaxation, and nature. The park is much more than a traditional amusement park: it is a green oasis that combines the

Every year, gingerbread and mulled wine fill the air with their enticing aromas at the Christmas markets in Bonn city center and its districts. The Bonn Christmas Market transforms the city center into an atmospheric village of stalls every year.

The

The Pinksterkermis in Delfzijl is a traditional folk festival that takes over the harbour town every year over the Whitsun weekend. As one of the largest and best-known funfair events in the province of Groningen, it attracts visitors from across the

In Upper Bavaria near Tegernsee there is a mountain coaster by Brandauer, a climbing forest and also a playground. There is also a restaurant on site. In winter you can ski here, so the mountain coaster is built only in summer.