In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.

In 1995, L'Aquàrium Barcelona opened in the old port of Barcelona, less than a thousand metres from Barcelona Zoo. In 2001, L'Aquàrium was extended by one floor to present permanent exhibitions to visitors. Around 450 different animal species live in

Immerse yourself in a fantastic world and experience magical moments. Several themed areas whisk you away to different worlds and let you forget everyday life.

Rollercoasters:

• Black Mamba (B&M Inverted Coaster)
• Colorado Adventure (Vekoma Mine-Train)

The Zoo de Cerza in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, only opened in 1986. About 1,500 species of 120 animals are presented on an area of 70 ha. The animals living here come from all 5 continents. The different creatures can be admired on two pedestrian routes.

Less than 2 kilometres from the beach on the Gulf of Oman is the country's largest theme park, Marah Land, in Qurum Natural Park in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Located on the eastern edge of the city along the A1 motorway, the park is easily accessible

In 1892, less than 2 kilometres from Sagrada Familia and only a few hundred metres from the Balearic Sea, the Barcelona Zoo opened in Barcelona. On an area of 13 hectares, around 300 animal species and also around 300 plant species are exhibited to the

Bakken is the oldest existing theme park in the world, offering a mix of modern and historical attractions. One of the unusual attractions is a spinning coaster from Intamin, which is very intense. In contrast, there is the classic wooden roller coaster

The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland, known as Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs, is a spectacular winter festival that transforms the RAI Amsterdam into a magical realm every year. It offers a comprehensive experience for the whole family and for all ages.

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Bodenmais am Silberberg is a small town in Lower Bavaria, 10 kilometres from the Czech border as the crow flies. To get here, take the A92 motorway from Munich to Deggendorf and then follow the B11 federal road for another 36 kilometres to the

The Harry Malter family park has been located in Destelbergen, a Flemish municipality in the province of East Flanders, about 13 kilometres from Ghent, since 1992. The park, which is primarily aimed at families with children up to the age of 12, offers a