In France's Volcans d'Auvergne nature park in the Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain in the French Massif Central, you will find the European park for volcanism, the Vulcania adventure park, in the town of Saint-Ours since 20 February 2002. The two

For five days, from Friday to Tuesday, Esens is always characterised by the Schützenfest on the second weekend in July. The "fifth season" begins. Shooting festival fans traditionally get in the mood on Friday at the square concert followed by a

14 kilometres north-east of Rodez and around 160 km north-east of Toulouse, the animal and leisure park Le Jardin des Bêtes awaits you near the N88. The park was first opened in 2003 and has grown continuously since then. The first roller coaster was

Five days of funfair fun at Prinzenplatz and in the city centre

At the beginning of May, the time has finally come again: 55 showmen transform Prinzenplatz and the adjoining town centre into a colourful funfair and offer an exciting supporting programme.

There's a lot going on in Hildesheim in mid-June - it's Schützenfest. With around 70 showmen, there is plenty on offer. For the younger visitors, for example, duck fishing or children's merry-go-rounds, for the older visitors there are also fast-paced

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

The Ocean Wave has dropped anchor at a large lighthouse.

Visitors can climb it and have an enchanting view over Ocean Wave and wave park.

Step by step the spiral staircase winds up the lighthouse for brave pirates big and small.

Again and again, portholes

Herne Family Park is located in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, in the centre of the Ruhr region, in the Gysenberg district park, which was opened in 1970. Herne Family Park is a small play and adventure park with various rides such as the Luna Loop, Sky

The state of Indiana lies between Illinois and Ohio. About halfway between Indianapolis (150 kilometres north) and Chicago (190 kilometres south), the Indiana Beach amusement park and water park is located north of the city of Monticello on Lake Shafer.

The De Baalje is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with a 5-metre diving tower and a slide with light effects. The pool also has a large sauna area with various saunas.

In summer you can relax on the 2000 square meter sandy beach or build sand castles.