Tokyo's Taitō district is home to Japan's first modern zoo, the Ueno Zoological Garden. Opened in 1882, the zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals from over 300 different species on an area of 14.3 hectares. In addition to Asian elephants, Sumatran

Great Yarmouth in the county of Norfolk in the east of the UK has been home to Britannia Pier for over 100 years. This pier has something for everyone, whether you are looking for a fun family day out with rides, want to try your luck in one of the 18

The fair on the Grote Markt in Haarlem is a spectacular event that transforms the historic city centre into a vibrant hub full of energy and contrasts. In the shadow of the majestic St. Bavo's Church and surrounded by magnificent gabled houses from the

The park was founded in 1860. During this time the park changed with different attractions. At present it has 47 attractions of which 8 are roller coasters. Wildwater Kingdom is a water park in the area of Dorney Park. It is one of the largest water

The fair is held twice a year on the market square in the Dithmarsch district town of Heide. Around 60 exhibitors and showmen are on hand with rides and other attractions to provide plenty of fun and entertainment. Of course, there are also various snack

At the Efteling Fairytale World, internationally renowned sagas and legends are brought to life through attractions, shows and restaurants. The theme park is particularly well known for its detailed themed rides. Many different roller coasters also

In the west of France, or rather in the municipality of La Flèche in the Pays de la Loire region, you will find the oldest privately run zoo in France, the Zoo de La Flèche. Opened in 1946 as the Parc Zoologique du Tertre Rouge and run by the European

In the middle of Upper Bavaria in Lenggries, a summer toboggan run of a special kind awaits you a little out of the way. It only goes along a narrow track. There is also the possibility to try one or the other Bavarian snack on site in the Jaudenstadl.

The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

In addition to the marquee of the Binswanger & Kempter families, the Gögginger Frühlingsfest also features a number of carousels and stalls. The festival was first organised in 1969: Originally a strong beer festival to celebrate the 1000th anniversary