In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's

The Mannheim Christmas Market is one of the largest and oldest traditional Christmas markets in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and is a central event in the run-up to Christmas. It takes place in a unique setting, namely around the imposing water

Since 1976, there has been an amusement park with a water park section in Santa Clara in San Jose, about 70 kilometres south of San Francisco. California's Great America is located only two kilometres from the southern tip of San Francisco Bay. The park

The Marché de Noël de Strasbourg is a historical and cultural event that transforms the Alsatian metropolis into a sparkling winter wonderland every year. Founded in 1570 as Christkindelsmärik, it is the oldest and largest Christmas market in France.

Right next to the Bellewaerde amusement park in Ypres, Belgium, the Bellewaerde Aquapark opened in early June 2021. As a year-round attraction, the fun pool complements the existing range of attractions with relaxation zones, slides and water

The Rostock Hanse Sail is primarily a major international maritime event focusing on traditional ships. Nevertheless, an extensive range of fairground attractions is an integral part of the land programme and a popular attraction for families and

In Mainz on the Adenauer-Ufer - between Kaisertor and Kurfürstenbrunnen - the big Mainzer Rhein-Frühling ("Spring Fair") takes place every year. The showmen set up their rides, games and snack shops directly on the Rhine and look forward to many

"O'zapft is" - From Ascension Day to Whit Monday, the Weilheim Folk Festival takes place on the town's festival square.

Travel information:

By public transport - bus stop "Hochlandhalle".

By car - venue: Festplatz (Kanalstraße).

Parking facilities:

- Car park

The Lutherstadt Eisleben has been hosting the annual Eisleber Wiesenmarkt since 1521, which attracts about half a million visitors and around 350 showmen to Eisleben every year. The festival, called the Wiese, takes place over two weekends and is divided