In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

In Middlebury in the US state of Connecticut in the northeast of the United States, you will find the Quassy Amusement Park on around 8 hectares. Originally opened in 1908 as a trolley park on the tram line between Waterbury and Woodbury and operated as

In the Middle East, or rather in Israel's second-largest city Tel Aviv, you will find on Rokach Boulevard, on an area of about 3 hectares planted with lawns and eucalyptus and palm trees, you will find Israel's best-known amusement park, Luna Park Tel

Originally opened as the National Aquarium in 1990, the aquarium had a relatively small area of 7ha. Located on the outskirts of Australia's capital Canberra, the aquatic zoo grew over the years - tripling its area in 2017 - to 19ha in 2022. Situated

The fair or carnival market in Halle is one of the larger of its kind and takes place on the Stationsplein, the Leideplein, along the Leide, the "De Bres" car park and the Possozplein.

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On the fairground in front of the Bürgerhalle, the showmen once again set up their rides and amusement stalls. Typical fairground specialities will be served to cater for your physical well-being. There will also be a weekly Italian market in the town

The Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is one of the most stylish and atmospheric Christmas highlights in the cathedral city. It captivates visitors with its unique maritime backdrop directly on the Rhine, nestled between the modern Rheinauhafen harbour

The Prenzau Christmas market traditionally takes place in the heart of the district town of Prenzlau in the Uckermark (Brandenburg) and transforms the historic market square around the town hall into a festive meeting place during Advent. In contrast to

The Bad Kreuznach fair is the largest public festival between the Nahe, Moselle, Rhine and Saar rivers. Approximately 500,000 visitors are expected on the 63,000 square metre Whitsun meadow over the 5 days. A total of about 200 vendors will be on site.

The Deventer Paaskermis is one of the most traditional and atmospheric Easter fairs in the Netherlands. It takes place annually on the spacious Platvoet fairground and marks the true beginning of spring for many people in the region. The fair in Deventer