The Magdeburg Zoological Garden is beautifully laid out in a 20-hectare park. In this zoo about 900 animals from 200 species have a home. The animals come from all five continents and there is much to discover. Children up to 15 years have free admission

The Idlewild and SoakZone amusement park, which opened in 1878, is located in the Laurel Highlands near Ligonier in the US state of Pennsylvania, around 80 km east of Pittsburgh on US Route 30. Founded in 1878 as a campground on the Ligonier Valley

In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.

This year, the traditional spring festival in the town of Varel heralds the start of the outdoor season in mid-April. A market programme for the whole family is once again on offer in the town centre.

There will be around 35 fairground attractions this

The Basel Autumn Fair (in Basle German "d Mäss") has been taking place since 1471. It is the oldest fair in Switzerland and attracts around one million visitors every year. On a total of seven squares in the city, you can expect a great many rides and

In the heart of Munich, against the magnificent backdrop of the neo-Gothic town hall, the Christmas market on Marienplatz shines in festive splendor. The scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine, and fresh gingerbread fills the cold winter air, while over

In the French municipality of Montgenèvre in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, which is primarily known as a winter sports region, the Luge Monty Express mountain coaster has been in operation since 2010. The ride was built by the Austrian company

Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park has been located in Blair Drummond, Scotland, around 44 miles (approx. 71 km) north-west of Edinburgh, since 1970. On the park's 49-hectare site, you can go on safari in your own closed vehicle and observe the

In Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, or rather in the Zündorf district of Cologne, you will find the small but beautiful Rolf's Petting Zoo. The petting zoo, which grew out of a volunteer parrot rescue centre, has set itself the task of taking in old,

500 metres from the Vienna State Opera and less than 200 metres from the Sissi Museum, you will find Time Travel Vienna in the Austrian capital. Experience the history of Vienna up close: with the help of multimedia shows, animatronics or various rides,