In Färjestaden, a town in the Swedish province of Kalmar län and the historic province of Öland, you will find the animal and amusement park Ölands Djur & Nöjespark, which has been open since 1974. The park, which is one of the five largest

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The time has finally come! In Wittmund, the fifth season of the year is celebrated in style with the citizens‘ market on the third weekend in July. The three-day programme of events is extensive, colourful and varied. In addition to traditional events

Greven's most traditional festival will once again be an event of superlatives this year. A successful mix of spectacular merry-go-rounds, family-friendly fairground rides and typical funfair stands awaits visitors of all ages.

Source: Greven town council

The funfair in Mulhouse is one of the five largest funfairs in France and the largest funfair in Alsace. Approximately 200 showmen with many large attractions are represented on the grounds of the Parc Expo. Approximately 400,000 visitors are expected.

The Foire de Pâques in Reims is regarded as one of the most vibrant signs of spring in the whole of Champagne and transforms the city every year into a bustling hub of fairground culture. Along the Chaussée Bocquaine, right on the banks of the Vesle, a

In Sandusky, the secret capital of horror in the US state of Ohio, you will find the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center. Here you will not only learn to be scared and shiver at Halloween time. All year round, you'll find the Ghostly Manor Haunted House, which

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

Huck Finn's Playland is a popular amusement park in Rhode Island that is especially popular with families with children. The park offers a safe and varied environment where children of all ages can have fun playing. With a variety of attractions,

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