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 the Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, about 80 km southwest of the Bavarian capital Munich and about 50 km northwest of Innsbruck in Austria, you will find the Garmisch-Partenkirchen summer toboggan run, which has been in operation since 1996.

In Mautern, Austria, in beautiful Styria, in the Liesing Valley, not far from Leoben, Graz and Liezen, lies the "Wild Mountain Mautern". More than 300 alpine animals such as wolves, bears, owls, donkeys and ibexes as well as many other animal

In Ortenburg in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, around 20 kilometres west of the district town of Passau, you will find Irgenöd Zoo. What began in 1975 as a pure bird park has changed over the years and led to the former bird park being renamed

The Augustuskermis in Sint-Truiden is the city's largest and most traditional folk festival and an annual highlight that attracts thousands of visitors.

The fair transforms the entire city centre into a huge open-air amusement park.

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Aquamarine Fukushima is a modern marine museum and aquarium in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. It opened in 2000 and is now one of Japan's most important institutions for environmental education and marine research. With its striking glass

The Augustuskermis in Zottegem is a traditional and lively folk festival known for its unique combination of fairground atmosphere, sporting competitions and festive highlights.

The Augustuskermis is more than just a fairground; it is a central meeting

Since 1990, there is a theme park near Orlando in Kissimee next to the Old Town shopping area. This is smaller, but should still be noted. There are among other things 4 roller coasters, Go Karts, Skycoaster and much more.

In the south of France, near Spain, you can experience an Alpine coaster on a track. There is also a gondola where you can just ride up the mountain and enjoy the view. In winter you can also ski here.

According to the organisers, the Lullusfest is the oldest folk festival in Germany and the world. Its origins go back to the year 852, the name "Lullusfest" has existed since 1326, and the festival now attracts around 500,000 visitors a year.

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