The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,

Toverland in Sevenum, in the Netherlands, is a modern theme park that delights you with a successful mix of action, themed worlds and family attractions. The park is partially covered, making it a great destination in almost any weather.

Several lovingly

The Zoo del Fin del Mundo in Ushuaia, Argentina, is considered the southernmost zoo in the world and is nestled in the impressive landscape of Tierra del Fuego National Park, about 12 kilometres west of the southernmost city on Earth. It allows visitors

A beautifully designed park for the whole family. There are also great rides for thrillseekers.

“Megafobia” has been voted England's best wooden roller coaster several times.

The various slides and carousels are quieter, and those looking to cool off can

The animal and plant park Fasanerie, which is run by the state capital Wiesbaden, is located in the city forest in the north-west of the Hessian state capital. The 23-hectare site, which was opened in 1955, is currently home to around 250 animals of 50

In Nideggen-Schmidt in the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the popular destination for animal lovers and families, the Schmidt wildlife park. Open to visitors since 1968 and still family-owned by the Scheidtweiler family, the

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train to

Parque de la Costa in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, is Argentina's largest amusement park and a popular destination for families, young people and tourists. The park is picturesquely located in the Paraná River delta and combines breathtaking rides with

AquaFun Soest has something to offer for everyone. The connoisseurs can relax in numerous saunas and the adrenaline junkies can let off steam on the slides. For families there is a wave pool and of course a large children's pool. The sporty ones can

The Kuckucksmarkt in Eberbach is a traditional folk festival that enlivens the town on the Neckar every year in late summer. It is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its successful mix of fairground, market and festival tent.

The festivities are