At the end of April, it's finally that time of year again in Verdun, when the fairgrounds just a stone's throw from the Les Poilus de Verdun Historical Military Museum are filled with fairground attractions. Over the 16 days, 27 showmen with their rides

For five days, the Frankenberg Whitsun Market with its amusement park on the Wehrweide fairground will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. Visitors can expect an attractive mix of new and tried-and-tested rides for young and old as well

The largest folk festival in the Weschnitz Valley, the Rimbach Whitsun Market, provides a colourful and varied entertainment programme for four days.

Various music groups on open-air stages create a great atmosphere. On the opening evening, visitors can

In Geleen in the Dutch province of Limburg, one of the largest funfair events in the south of the Netherlands, the Gelaender Kirmes, takes place every year. Every year, over 90 different showmen present their rides, shooting, lottery and throwing stalls

Just 20 kilometres north of Abu Dhabi Airport is Emirates Park and Zoo Resort. It was opened in 2008 as the first privately run zoo in the United Arab Emirates. It houses around one and a half thousand animals of various species: from birds and reptiles

The largest zoo in terms of area in BENELUX opened in 1968 in Hilvarenbeek, south of Tilburg. Over 100 animal species are kept in natural habitats on 120 hectares. In Beekse Bergen you can also see otherwise dangerous animals such as lions or cheetahs up

In 2000, ZooParc Overloon opened on an area of 20 hectares. Located between the cities of Nijmegen, Venlo and Helmond, the zoo presents many animals. You go on a safari in seven different expedition areas and you meet red pandas, lions or calicoes. In

In Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the Olderdissen Zoo, which has been run by the city of Bielefeld since 1930. On about 16 hectares in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest, you can observe about 450 animals from 90 different species. But

Around 35 km north of Auckland at Silverdale, an exciting park with many possibilities awaits you. It is an entertainment park that attracts all walks of life. It offers a unique experience and is the only park of its kind in New Zealand. From

In October, Hückelhoven's town centre is transformed into a colourful funfair area with lots of attractions. Rides for young and old offer fast-paced rides around Hartlepooler Platz, the town hall and Breteuilplatz.

On Sunday, in addition to the funfair