Townsville is located on the east coast of the Australian continent around 350 kilometres south of Cairns, directly opposite the Great Barrier Reef. In 1987, the world's largest living coral reef aquarium was opened under the name Great Barrier Reef

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,

The Kermis Heeze is the annual traditional funfair in the Dutch municipality of Heeze. Over five days, it offers a colourful mix of classic and modern rides, game stalls and a variety of food stands. The fair mainly takes place on Jan Deckersstraat and

Twice a year there is a funfair on the Sprödentalplatz in Krefeld. For more than 95 years, exhibitors have been on site in spring and autumn to provide fun and satisfy hunger. With 120 to 130 exhibitors, the Sprödentalkirmes is also known beyond the

In Wippra, in Saxony-Anhalt, there has been an Alpine coaster with a length of over 1,000 metres since 1999. The descent covers a difference in altitude of more than 150 metres, and you can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h. Jumps, steep curves and also

In the French municipality of Bidart in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, you will find the Bid'A Parc play and adventure park. This seasonal park is mainly aimed at families with children aged between two and twelve. In addition to a variety of bouncy

The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. In addition, the "Friburger Wiesn" takes place on the

The Hochschwarzwald Adventure Golf Park is a special destination in the heart of the Black Forest. The park is located in Lenzkirch in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg and is nestled in the region's impressive natural surroundings – perfect for

In Grafenau, Lower Bavaria—the oldest town in the Bavarian Forest and once an important trading hub for salt—you’ll find the Bärenbob Grafenau, opened in 1998 by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG. The 1,250-meter-long mountain coaster, on which you can zoom