Every August, the Zomerkermis Zwolle transforms the historic Hanseatic city into a dazzling spectacle and is one of the most atmospheric funfairs in the Netherlands. What makes this fair so special is its location in the medieval city centre: the rides

Less than 20 kilometres from Germany's oldest city, Trier, which borders directly on Luxembourg, there is a lot to experience in the small village of Riol on the Roman wine route by the lake. Not only can alpacas be stroked, but you can play golf or

The winter market at Schloßplatz in Berlin-Mitte is one of the capital's newest and most architecturally impressive winter events. It takes place directly in front of and within the historic setting of the rebuilt Berlin Palace, now the Humboldt Forum,

In June, Bad Langensalza once again invites you to its traditional fountain festival. In addition to the popular funfair on Jahnplatz, visitors can look forward to a colourful programme of events that are all about the traditional Bad Langensalza rose

Midlothian Snowsports Centre, often known as Hillend Ski Centre, is the largest man-made ski centre in the UK. It is located near Edinburgh, in the Midlothian region to be precise, and offers skiing opportunities all year round, regardless of the season

On the Tasman Highway in Tasmania, a handful of kilometres north of the small town of Bicheno on the east coast of the Australian island, lies East Coast Natureworld. Set amidst a vast expanse of 150 hectares of natural coastal bushland, East Coast

In Duisburg Zoo you can discover 9,000 animals from 400 species. The zoo has become famous by having the first permanent and long unique keeping of koalas in Germany. The large tropical hall Rio Negro shows the fascinating world in South America. Here

Probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town of Emden...

The Emden Schützen- und Volksfest - probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town by the sea. Five cheerful days of festivities with hearty music and a folk festival

The fair takes place at Place Scheurer Kestner. The fair is not very big, but there is still a lot on offer. However, you shouldn't come with too much hunger, there isn't much to eat. But there are many great restaurants in the town of Colmar.

Happy Valley Shanghai opened on August 16, 2009, and is one of the largest amusement parks in eastern China. The 860,000-square-meter park in Songjiang District is situated around a lake and, with its seven themed areas, offers fun for families and