In Mainz on the Adenauer-Ufer - between Kaisertor and Kurfürstenbrunnen - the big Mainzer Rhein-Frühling ("Spring Fair") takes place every year. The showmen set up their rides, games and snack shops directly on the Rhine and look forward to many

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

When Luisenplatz is once again illuminated by atmospheric festive lights, the smell of roasted almonds and candied apples fills the air, and festive sounds rise into the evening sky, then it's time for the Knuspermarkt in Neuwied. This special Christmas

In the US Sunshine State of Florida, or rather in Orlando, you will find the Magical Midway Thrill Park, which is particularly popular among adrenaline junkies. In addition to a 5500 square meter arcade where you can play classic games such as Ice Ball,

Would you like to experience an adventure even after the park at FORT FUN Abenteuerland has closed, without the need for internet or TV, and in the middle of the Sauerland forests? Then stay overnight in one of the 24 log cabins at the FORT FUN Adventure

The Kermis Bemmel is an annual folk festival in Bemmel, the Netherlands. It offers fairground attractions for young and old, marquees with live music and many food and drink stands. Traditional accompanying events such as the pony market, the Bemmelse

The funfair in 's-Hertogenbosch stretches through the city centre. Lots of showmen provide good entertainment.

On the funfair's website (linked here) you can still get discount vouchers for various rides.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- Station

The spring market takes place on the Schützenplatz on Bismarckring.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Walsrode railway station (distance 1.8 km)

- by bus - bus stop Benzer Winkel

By car:

- Venue: Schützenplatz (Bismarckring)

Parking

The city of Saarlouis organises the traditional Ludwiskirmes with Krammarkt on the Großer Markt.

In addition to the many well-known rides, visitors can expect spectacular new attractions every year.

Various children's merry-go-rounds invite you to take

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