The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

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The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest and largest in Germany, with origins dating back to the late 14th century. It stretches picturesquely across Römerberg, Paulsplatz and Mainkai, with the historic backdrop of the Römer and its

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

Since it was founded in 1934, Parc Zoologique de Paris has presented around 2,000 animals of over 180 species on an area of over 14 hectares. The zoo is divided into several areas, called biotopes, which introduce visitors to endemic animal species.

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, is the largest amusement and water park in the region, nestled idyllically among forests just a short drive south of Seattle. Originally opened as a small family park, it has grown over the years

The Stoppelmarkt in Vechta is one of the oldest markets in northwest Germany. It was already mentioned in a document in 1298. The market got its name from the stubble fields (harvested cornfields) where it was once held when the plague raged in Vechta.

The Butzbach Katharinenmarkt is a centuries-old and important folk festival in the Hessian town of Butzbach, which traditionally takes place every autumn. This four-day event offers a varied programme that combines the historic Krammarkt with modern

In the Hessian science city of Darmstadt, or rather in Weiterstadt, just a few minutes' drive from the A5 motorway, you will find the Keller-Ranch animal sanctuary. The aim of the Keller-Ranch is to take in old, rejected, abandoned and unwanted animals,

If you've never seen a large herd of giant gray kangaroos, then head to Neuwied Zoo. On an area of 3.5 ha you will find the kangaroos together with other animals such as emus. You will also find a pack of Berber lions, which are already extinct in the

There has been an Alpine Coaster in Wisconsin Dells since 2025. The town is primarily known for its numerous water parks. The Alpine Coaster, which is over a kilometer long, was built by Wiegand.