The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

The Pretpark de Valkenier offers lots of fun for young and old.

De Valkenier is also the oldest family park in the Netherlands and one of the cheapest in Europe.

There's no chance of boredom here! It offers around 25 attractions that can be found both

In the tradition of the Walibi Parks, the comparatively small Walibi Park in France also offers thrills, action and shows.

You can spend an exciting day with around 30 attractions and shows, including a Vekoma Boomerang "L'EqWalizer" or the wooden roller

Since 2006, there has been a Wiegand mountain coaster in Latemar, about 30 km from Bolzano. It is over 700 meters long. You can also go hiking in the region in summer and skiing in winter.

The Aquabasilea water and wellness world has been located in Pratteln in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, around 14 kilometres south-east of Basel, since 2010. With a total area of 13,000 square metres, including 2,160 square metres of water with a volume

Opened in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is one of Australia's oldest zoos. Together with other zoos in the state, it has joined together to form Victoria's Zoos. Only a few kilometres from the city centre, over 300 animal species are shown to visitors on 22

The traditional fair is spread over the entire city centre of Venlo.

Travel information:

By car - Venue: Venlo city centre

Parking facilities:

- Q-Park Centrum Maasboulevard

- Q-Park Arsenaal

- Q-Park Roermondsepoort

- Q-Park Nolensplein

In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just over 1,000 metres from Dollywood Park - separated only by a huge car park - is Dollywood's Splash Country water park. Perfect for the hot days, it offers a wide selection of different water slides, swimming pools and much

Experience a safari in the middle of Germany, this is possible in the Serengeti-Park in Hodenhagen. Drive with your own car or take the bus through the 16 animal enclosures and be impressed by the fascinating animal world. But not only exotic animals,

The Rheinbach May Fair takes place on the Prümer Wall and in Pützstraße. There is fun for young and old throughout the fairground. Exhibitors with fairground rides, children's carousels and a variety of stalls with savoury and sweet treats present a