The largest animal stock, the most species-rich representation and the oldest zoo in Switzerland: all this is combined in the Zoological Garden Basel. Numerous animals have been presented on an area of around 11 hectares in Basel since it opened in 1874.

In the heart of France between Nantes and Orlèans, in Sorigny, about 20 kilometres south of the city of Tours, a park awaits you that literally has a moving history. Originally opened in Saint-Martin-le-Beau in 2007, the park grew steadily. After

On 147 hectares, this park offers visitors ca. 50 attractions, 14 of which are roller coasters alone. The park is one of 12 theme parks managed by the Cedar Fair Group. The most famous attraction of the park was the meanwhile demolished wooden roller

The SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic

The Nautimo in Wilhelmshaven offers fun for every age group.

How about the two big water slides (one with tyre use), a climbing wall in the pool,

a diving tower, a steam room, a Jacuzzi or a flow channel?

Of course there is also a large pool, a competition

The Foire du Carnaval in Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is a folk festival deeply rooted in Walloon folklore, which transforms the town into a vibrant festival mile every year during the Laetare carnival. Unlike many modern fairs, which have been relegated to

The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

It's St Andrew's market. The smell of almonds and candy floss wafts through the centre of Rheda again in November. Afterwards, many showmen have to set up their shops in the squares of the Christmas markets. But before that, the Andreasmarkt will offer

As always, the spring festival will take place on Viehmarktplatz in 2024. Visitors can look forward to rides such as bumper cars and carousels, test their skills at shooting and dart throwing or enjoy sweet and savoury treats.

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Near the Cascade in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, there is next to the huge statue of the Mother of Armenia (54m with base) the amusement park Haghtanak Park (Victory Park), built according to the Tivoli principle.

In the first amusement park in the