Every year around Shrove Monday, numerous showmen flock to Dortmund city centre. Visitors can expect a colourful mix of fairground classics and new attractions for Dortmund.

You can park in one of the many multi-storey car parks in the city centre. For

The Brunssum funfair is an annual folk festival in the Dutch town of Brunssum (province of Limburg). Visitors can look forward to between 20 and 50 fairground attractions. These include both large thrill rides and children's carousels, as well as various

The SEA LIFE Weymouth on the lake promenade is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route

In addition to the Berlin Zoo, the Tierpark Berlin is the second point of contact for animal visits in Berlin. Opened in 1955, the zoo covers a huge area of 160 hectares, making it the largest zoo in Europe. The size of the animals presented is

In the former residential town of Neustrelitz in the Mecklenburg Lake District, around 30 kilometres south of Neubrandenburg, you will find Neustrelitz Zoo, which was opened in 1721. Around 450 animals from 40 species live here on an area of around 48

In Gilroy in the north of the US state of California, you will find the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, which operates on 217 hectares and opened in 2001. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the horticultural-themed park has over 40 different

Ready for some great funfair days: Rinteln on the Weser is set for a great time on the first weekend in November. The traditional fair attracts visitors from near and far to the historic old town centre.

This well-known event with over 100 showmen and

When the "fifth season" begins in Bopfingen, it's time again for the IpfMess. It is now traditionally held in the first week of July, from Ipfmess Friday to Ipfmess Tuesday. With its unique charm at the foot of the local mountain Ipf and the diverse

The Dordrecht XXL Summer Festival takes place on the Europaplatz in Dordrecht. Full of great attractions and activities. Young and old are welcome!

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Dordrecht station, (distance 4.7 km)

- by bus - bus stop

In the French municipality of Trappes in the Île-de-France region, around 13 km west of Versailles, you will find the Au paradis des enfants play and adventure park. This seasonal park is primarily aimed at families with children aged between two and