The Dierenrijk Zoo in Mierlo near Eindhoven opened its doors for the first time in 2004. Today, around 100 animal species are presented on 16 hectares. Originally designed as a children's zoo, the concept has been adapted in recent years and now sees

The Erlibacher Chilbi is the big folk festival in the municipality of Erlenbach on Lake Zurich. It traditionally takes place on the first weekend in September and lasts from Saturday to Monday.

The festival transforms the village centre into a lively

In Gilroy in the north of the US state of California, you will find the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, which operates on 217 hectares and opened in 2001. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the horticultural-themed park has over 40 different

Since 2005, the Zoomarine water amusement park has been welcoming guests to the Italian town of Torvaianica, Pomezia, around 40 km from Rome city centre. A colourful mix of animal, leisure and small water park awaits you directly on the Mediterranean

The wine festival in Meissen takes place on the penultimate full weekend in September. From then on, there will be around 20 venues offering a colourful programme on the festival grounds between Roßmarkt and Domplatz. The Youth City Council stage in the

In Hückelhoven about 40 km away from Aachen, is an indoor playground with various play and climbing facilities. There are also several small rides, such as a small chain carousel or a small Ferris wheel and much more.

A mixture of market, folk festival and trade exhibitions make the Königshöfer Messe the largest folk festival in Tauberfranken with over 200,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Königshofen railway station (1.7 km walk)

- by

In Upper Bavaria next to the Schliersee at the top of the mountain awaits you a restaurant, playground, summer toboggan run and much more. You can comfortably go up with the gondola or walk up.

The funfair takes place in the city centre on the Graanmarkt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ninove station (700m walk)

- by bus - bus stop Graanmarkt

By car:

- Venue: Graanmarkt

Parking facilities:

- Mallaardparking 2 car park

Around 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne lies the small town of Werribee with a population of just over 50,000. The Werribee Open Range Zoo was first opened here in 1983. Unlike many other Australian zoos, the focus here is on African animals. You can