Reinhard Mey once sang "Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless". You don't go quite that high, but the balloon you climb into is 100 metres above sea level. You'll be higher than Big Ben in London. Just a few metres from Disneyland Paris - in the

The Nuremberg Zoo was opened on the outskirts of the city in 1912 on an area of 65 hectares. There are many endangered species among the 300 animal species. In extensive forest parks, visitors can see animals such as ibex or Prince Alfred deer, and in

The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The Miramar is one of the most famous adventure pools in Baden-Württemberg and is located in Weinheim an der Bergstraße, directly on Lake Waidsee between Mannheim and Heidelberg. The complex combines a fun pool, slide park, thermal baths and sauna

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

The Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park is located in Frankfurt an der Oder in Brandenburg, right on the border with Poland. Around 300 animals from over 30 species live on the 16-hectare site of the wildlife park, which was built on a former shooting range

Darien Lake started as a camping site in 1964 and through a deal with HUSS Park Attractions it became the North American exhibition area of the original German attraction manufacturer. In 1983 the park was sold to Funtime Inc. and joined Premier Parks in

In Barry Island, a peninsula off Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, about 16 km from the capital Cardiff, you will find the Barry Island Promenade Fun Park right on the promenade. This small amusement park has a roller coaster and several

Visitors can look forward to around 60 showmen and women. There will once again be something for all ages at the event, which will take place as usual in the Trift, Rathausstraße and Twiete areas. Stalls with classic culinary offerings such as crepes

The Fête Foraine in Douai is one of the most traditional and significant folk festivals in northern France. The event has a long history and is firmly established in the region’s cultural calendar. It takes place at various times of the year, with the