About 20 kilometres south of the Sunshine Coast and about 85 kilometres north of Brisbane in Queensland, the theme park Aussie World has been located about 6 kilometres from the Pacific coast since 1989. This privately run medium-sized park offers its

In the US state of Colorado, or rather in its capital Denver, lies Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States. It has been in continuous operation for over 130 years, ensuring fun for young and old alike

The six-day Voorjaarskermis takes place in Heerlen in the Dutch province of Limburg every year at the end of May or beginning of June. Over 20 different showmen present their rides, shooting galleries, lottery and throwing booths as well as a variety of

In Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, the aquarium looks back on a history rich in tradition: it was first opened in 1927 and reopened in 1950 after being closed due to the war. After several extensions and renovations, it was closed again in 2001 and

Maximare in Hamm is one of the most famous adventure and leisure pools in North Rhine-Westphalia and combines several worlds under one roof: action, sport and relaxation. The adventure area with its varied slides is particularly exciting for water park

The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

A beautiful small water park near Marseille. Unfortunately it can get very crowded on nice days, but if you are in the area, you should have a look.

The Silesian Christmas Market takes place every year in the romantic old town of Görlitz, Germany's easternmost city. It is characterised by its picturesque backdrop, surrounded by the magnificent historic buildings of Upper Lusatia.

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In the district of Harz, or rather in Schierke near Wernigerode, which is mainly known for its half-timbered houses, the castle and the "leaning house", there has been a 341 metre long Brocken Coaster for fans of mountain coasters since 2003. Open all

The Brunssum funfair is an annual folk festival in the Dutch town of Brunssum (province of Limburg). Visitors can look forward to between 20 and 50 fairground attractions. These include both large thrill rides and children's carousels, as well as various