In the Upper Austrian capital Linz, or rather in its district Urfahr, the nine-day Urfahranermarkt, also known colloquially as Urfahr-Markt or Urfix, takes place twice a year. The Urfahranermarkt in spring always begins on the last Saturday in April and

Within sight of the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo Sydney is located directly on the Pacific Ocean in the northern part of Sydney. It first opened its doors as a city zoo in 1916 and has since grown to cover an area of 28ha. Well over 150 animal species

Reinhard Mey once sang "Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless". You don't go quite that high, but the balloon you climb into is 100 metres above sea level. You'll be higher than Big Ben in London. Just a few metres from Disneyland Paris - in the

The Fête Foraine in Douai is one of the most traditional and significant folk festivals in northern France. The event has a long history and is firmly established in the region’s cultural calendar. It takes place at various times of the year, with the

The Christmas market in Altötting is one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Bavaria. It transforms the historic Kapellplatz, the spiritual heart of the pilgrimage town, into an Advent wonderland. The festively lit stalls are harmoniously

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, is one of the largest and most famous aquariums in the United States. It opened in 1998 and is picturesquely located at Rainbow Harbour, directly opposite the Long Beach Convention Centre and the

Located in Stuhr in the district of Diepholz in Lower Saxony, around 10 km south of the Hanseatic city of Bremen, the Bremer Abenteuerland indoor play park covers an area of over 3,000 square meters. Open all year round, the Bremer Abenteuerland mascot,

Less than 12 kilometres from the Polish border as the crow flies, the city of Ostrava is located on the Czech eastern border. Originally opened in the Kuncicky district in 1948 with an area of 6 ha as a nature park (not with attractions, but with

The Weißenfels all-weather toboggan run is located in Weißenfels, Saxony-Anhalt, directly on the B87 federal road. From the beginning of March to the beginning of December, you have the opportunity to experience the alpine coaster from Josef Wiegand

The Heerenveen Fair is a vibrant gathering place that transforms the heart of this Frisian town into a dazzling sea of colours and lights. As one of the region’s most significant folk festivals, it creates a unique blend of modern entertainment and