The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

In Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock in the county of Essex, about 33 km north-east of London, you will find the Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside play and adventure park. Here you can immerse yourself in various themed worlds such as the

In Keynsham, in the south-west of England between the cities of Bristol and Barth, you will find the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, which has been in operation since 1989. Opened in the early 1990s as Pick Your Own Fruit Farm, the park now covers

Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston opened in 2006 and covers an area of 26 acres. It offers a great abundance of thrill slides and even has a former world record holder of the world's tallest water coaster, called "Masiv Monster Blaster." However, the

In the historic port city of Saint-Malo on the Breton coast, the Fête Foraine de la Sainte-Ouine is a real institution. It traditionally takes place in winter, usually from mid-January to mid-February, bringing colour and warmth to the cold season. What

The Magic of Christmas in Colmar is actually a collection of five thematically different Christmas markets that blend harmoniously into the picturesque old town. During Advent, the historic centre, characterised by its half-timbered houses, canals and

The fair takes place in the city centre of Zaandam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Zaandam railway station (distance 1.3 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gedempte Gracht (lines 64, 69, 111, 394, N19, N94)

By car:

- Venue: De Burcht

Parking

What started in 1973 with a man who made a dwarf doll for fun has now developed into a full-fledged amusement park.

The main focus of the park is the fairytale park, which is home to many well-known fairytale characters.

But there are also various rides

In Friesoythe in the district of Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony, around 32 km south-west of Oldenburg and around 48 km south-east of Leer (East Frisia), you will find the Thüle animal and leisure park, which opened in 1965. What began as a hobby farm for

Every year, as the schools approach their summer holidays, the former imperial city of Ravensburg celebrates the Rutenfest. This festival, which is deeply rooted in the town's history, acts like a magnet for the population, especially for those who have