In 1933 the zoo, laid out on can 2ha, opened in the Ruhr area city of Bochum. You can find over 300 animal species here. In addition, in the Fossilium, a part of the museum, there is an exhibition on the fauna and flora of the Jurassic period, along with

The Johannismühle Wildlife Park, opened in 1997, is located in Klasdorf in Brandenburg, 40 km east of Jüterbog, directly on the B96 federal highway. Over 500 animals from 50 different species live on the 100-hectare site, which is steeped in history.

Centre Parcs Allgäu is located in the south of Germany, more precisely in the state of Baden-Württemberg, near the town of Leutkirch im Allgäu. The resort is located in a picturesque region between the foothills of the Alps and the hilly landscape of

The Kermis in Oss is the largest funfair in the north of the Dutch province of North Brabant and an annual highlight in the city's calendar of events.

The festival transforms the centre of Oss into a lively amusement park and party mile. The funfair

The Fabrikus World theme park is located in Vias in the south of France, a small town in the Hérault department between Agde and Béziers. Covering an area of around 7 hectares, there are more than 20 different rides and attractions for young guests,

In the middle of Charlotten in South Carolina is the small indoor park Frankie's with a small outdoor area. This is a park with free entry, but you have to pay for the rides and attractions when you use them. From mini golf to kart tracks, from Disc 'O'

In the Belgian town of Kortrijk in the province of West Flanders, about 9 km from the Belgian-French border, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Kortrijk Weide. The pool, which belongs to the LAGO Group, which currently operates twelve swimming

In the small town of North Wildwood in Cape May Country in the US state of New Jersey, around 89 miles (approx. 143 km) south-east of Philadelphia, you will find Morey's Piers - Surfside Amusement Pier on 25th Avenue. This is one of a total of three

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors