Rhenen, in the province of Utrecht, has been home to the Ouwehands Zoo since 1932. The park allocates its animals to areas on 22 hectares. While you can find mandrils and polar bears on one side, visitors are also shown giant Chinese pandas.

In the north-west of France, or rather in Saint-Malo in Brittany, you will find the Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo marine aquarium, which opened in 1996, on about 4000 square metres. In forty-six aquariums, which together have a capacity of 2.6 million

Airbeat One is a techno festival that always takes place in mid-July at Neustadt-Gleve airfield. With over 200,000 visitors every year, it has become one of the biggest festivals of its kind. Each year a different country theme is realised.

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The Sonnenlandpark is a family park with many attractions for young and old. You won't find any roller coasters here, but the breathtaking Ferris wheel is the park's landmark and can be seen from far away. Enjoy the unique panoramic view over the park to

The Kassel Spring Festival on the Schwanenwiese fairground heralds the start of the funfair season in North Hesse. Every year, numerous showmen present their stands and rides. Fireworks are also a regular feature of the spring festival.

The Kermis in Lommel is a major folk festival in the Belgian province of Limburg and an annual highlight in the city's calendar of events. It is known for its large number of rides and its central location, which brings the whole city to life.

The fair

In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

Since 1965, the "kleine Wiesn" has been held on the Theriesienwiese in spring. Over 100 showmen, about 30 of them with rides, provide the best entertainment. Food, drink and a good atmosphere are provided in the two festival tents. The festival is

In the French municipality of Trappes in the Île-de-France region, around 13 km west of Versailles, you will find the Au paradis des enfants play and adventure park. This seasonal park is primarily aimed at families with children aged between two and

A water park with several slides awaits you about 130 kilometers from Springfield. The park was previously called Big Surf Waterpark. It was renamed SuperSplash USA for the 2025 season and has a new owner who has invested several million in the park.