The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's

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

The Montbéliard Christmas Lights (Les Lumières de Noël) is an annual event that transforms Montbéliard in the Franche-Comté region of France into a veritable city of lights (Cité des Lumières) during Advent. This market is considered one of the

The Swiss zoo Sikypark has been located in the Swiss canton of Bern, more precisely in Crémines, around 60 kilometres south of Basel, since 1972. Around 550 animals from over 70 species, including tigers, wolves, lynxes and parrots, live on the park's

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

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By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

In Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, the aquarium looks back on a history rich in tradition: it was first opened in 1927 and reopened in 1950 after being closed due to the war. After several extensions and renovations, it was closed again in 2001 and

With the May Market and the Autumn Market, there are funfairs twice a year in Pirmasens on the Meßplatz. In addition to various showmen with their rides, there is also live music in the beer garden, a market and a fireworks display.

The Europa-Park Hotel Bell Rock takes you directly to the picturesque New England coast in the USA. As soon as you enter, you'll feel the maritime flair: lighthouse looks, red and white wooden elements, and cozy fireplace areas immediately transport you

45 kilometres west of the major city of Houston in south-west Texas, on Interstate 10 and US Highway 90, lies the small town of Katy with its 20,000 inhabitants. The Gulf of Mexico is around 105 kilometres away. The Typhoon Texas water park is located

The whole of Rhede and the surrounding area celebrates when the traditional funfair takes place for four days from Friday to Monday on the last weekend in August. The quaint street fair winds its way through the entire town centre and attracts tens of