On 6 June 2008, the Sharjah Aquarium opened in Sharjah, about 30 kilometres north of Dubai, directly on the Persian Gulf. Sharjah / Sharjah is the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates and has a corresponding importance for the country. 6,500

The Kermis Voorjaar in Schiedam is a traditional spring event that brings fresh energy to this historic city in the province of South Holland. As one of the first major funfairs of the season in the region, it attracts numerous visitors to the central

Many rides and classics such as the ‘Break Dance’, the bumper cars and the chain flyer invite funfair enthusiasts and those who want to become one to a great funfair week. There are also children's carousels, trampolines, games shops, a shooting

In beautiful Bergen aan Zee, right on the Dutch coast just before Texel, the Zee Aquarium opened in 1956—when Sea Life wasn’t even in the planning stages—on the grounds of the former Hotel Nassau. Over 350 species of fish live here in more than

The LEGO® Discovery Center is located in the heart of Birmingham. Unlike Legoland, the Discovery Center only has an indoor area and only a few rides. In addition to the LEGO® 4D cinema with changing films from the world of LEGO® City, Ninjago or

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

Sprookjesbos opened in Valkenburg, between Maastricht and Heerlen, in 1950. The park is mainly aimed at parents with young children and features more than 17 different fairy tales. From Sleeping Beauty to Ali Baba, every child is guaranteed to find their

The Ascension Fair in Witten is one of the most traditional and popular fair events in the Ennepe-Ruhr district. As the first major fair of the year in Witten, it marks the start of the open-air season and makes use of the spacious area in front of the

The Irma West Children's and Local History Festival in Hechingen is much more than just an ordinary fair – it is the emotional heart of the town's calendar of events and one of the most traditional celebrations at the foot of Hohenzollern Castle. Named

The Foire de Mars in Troyes is one of the most important and traditional funfairs in north-eastern France. It has an impressive history dating back to 1848 and traditionally marks the start of the fair season in the region. While it originally took place