The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The tradition of the festival dates back to the 15th century, and it is now the largest Schützenfest in the world with over 1

The Blijdorp Zoo is officially called the Royal Rotterdam Zoo and was opened in 1857, making it one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. Situated in the centre of Rotterdam, it borders on a festival site and is divided by a railway line into an eastern

Castle Park, operated by Palace Entertainment, has been located in Riverside, California, since 1976. Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Herschend Family Entertainment. Disneyland Anaheim is less than 30 miles to the west, and the city of Los

Every year during Advent, the Bremen Christmas Market transforms the historic city centre into a festive and lively winter wonderland. The event is characterised by its special atmosphere, combining traditional splendour with the exciting hustle and

Based on a first zoo from 1770, the first zoo was opened in 1972 under the Franco government in the Spanish capital Madrid. In 1997, the zoo was sold to Parques Reunidos, which operates the Weltvogelpark Walsrode, Movie Park Germany and Tropical Island

Seahorse World is located just a 45-minute drive north of Launceston and 45 minutes east of Devonport on picturesque Beauty Point in northern Tasmania. Seahorse Australia was originally established to breed seahorses to supply the traditional Chinese

Kongeparken is the largest amusement park in south-west Norway.

It offers a lot of variety for both children and larger family members.

The theme in this park is agriculture at home.

Tractors and combine harvesters have been converted into play equipment.

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Kirw Sunday is always on the 2nd Sunday in August. The Hülzweiler fair ('Helzwella Kirw') begins on the Saturday before and ends on the Wednesday after. Johannes Knoll, known as "Kirwenhannes", rules the village of Hülzweiler over the 5 days.

With around

Tournai's traditional funfair returns to the Esplanade du Conseil de l'Europe, to the delight of thrill-seekers!

Crisps, doughnuts, waffles, chips, hamburgers and hot dogs will also delight gourmets, while the merry-go-rounds and duck fishing will delight

The Augustuskermis in Sint-Truiden is the city's largest and most traditional folk festival and an annual highlight that attracts thousands of visitors.

The fair transforms the entire city centre into a huge open-air amusement park.

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