Around 15 kilometres inland from Dubai Airport, a small petting zoo called Dessert Oasis Petting Farm is located in Al Khawaneej next to Mushrif Park. Aimed at families with small children, familiar and less native animals are brought closer to families

The Oktoberfest in Munich, affectionately known as the ‘Wiesn’ by locals, is the largest folk festival in the world and a global symbol of Bavarian culture and joie de vivre. Its origins date back to 1810, when it was first celebrated on the occasion

Visulahti is a themed water park with associated flat rides. It was opened in Mikkeli in 1980 and is beautifully located by Lake Saimaa. The campsite is open all year round, while Visulahti is open only in the summer months.

When the ‘Berg’ calls in Westmalle, everyone in the village knows: it’s time for the Bergkermis again. Forget anonymous mega-parks or cookie-cutter, over-styled funfairs – this is all about pure, unadulterated Flemish joie de vivre, right on your

The Kermis in Roeselare is a major folk festival in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is considered one of the largest funfairs in the region. It takes place annually in late summer and transforms the city into a lively festival zone that is a

Leolandia is a park for children of all ages. However, there is also a tendency towards larger roller coasters.

Gold River, Twister Mountain, Electro Spin or Donna Cannone - the freefall tower - invite you to have fun.

Also visit the aquarium, various

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,

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is located south of Oslo and offers a number of attractions for roller coaster and amusement park fans. Whether wooden roller coaster, launch coaster, looping track or the 75 km / h fast Super Splash. A highlight is the dark ride "Thors Hammer",

Leiden Ontzet, also known as the Liberation of Leiden, is an annual city festival celebrated on 3 October to commemorate the liberation of the Dutch city of Leiden from Spanish siege in 1574. It is one of the oldest and most important folk festivals in

The indoor park offers a lot of variety, especially for families, regardless of the weather. Highlights are the two roller coasters, as well as the lovingly designed whitewater run, where you can get really wet.

There are also plenty of games for the