The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

Grafton, Illinois, is located on the banks of the Mississippi right on the state border with Missouri. The next largest city, St. Louis, is around 65 kilometres to the south. The Aerie's Resort with Illinois' first Alpine Coaster is located here. The

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

“A trip around the world in just one day” – that's how Wildlands Zoo in Emmen advertises itself. This adventurous zoo offers numerous rides and animals. Its beautiful design, divided into three different themed areas, makes you feel as if you have been

The first independent Peppa Pig theme park in the world opened its doors for the first time in February 2022 right next to Legoland Florida and is also part of the Merlin Group. So it is also the first time that preschool children have their own park.

With more than 105 attractions and slides, this is the water park with the most slides in the Guinness Book of World Records. Located on the man-made island of The Palm, this huge water park features countless slides, lazy rivers and a huge sandy beach.

"Yippie Yah Yei" sounds everywhere, because here you have arrived in the Wild West. So if you want to be a real cowboy or cowgirl, Hotel Cheyenne - in the style of a real western town - is the place for you. Not only will you meet characters from the

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

The Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York, England, in 1984. Here you can learn all about the life of the Vikings. There is even a dark ride attraction in the building. Let yourself be surprised by what awaits you! The park is located about 130 kilometres

The big spring fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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