"From the coast to the Alps" was the title of the first area of the Odenwald model railway world, which opened in Fürth / Odenwald in 2009. One of Germany's largest miniature worlds is located on more than 2000sqm of exhibition space. With 16km of

The May and Autumn Markets have a long tradition in Landau. Not far from the city centre, the "Landauer Weindorf" (Landau Wine Village), the "Fressgasse" (Eating Lane), the "Krammarkt" (Stuff Market) and the amusement park can be found on the old

In the south of France, near Spain, you can experience an Alpine coaster on a track. There is also a gondola where you can just ride up the mountain and enjoy the view. In winter you can also ski here.

Rhenen, in the province of Utrecht, has been home to the Ouwehands Zoo since 1932. The park allocates its animals to areas on 22 hectares. While you can find mandrils and polar bears on one side, visitors are also shown giant Chinese pandas.

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 SEA LIFE Oberhausen is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

The Zoo de Cerza in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, opened as recently as 1986. Spread across 70 hectares, it is home to 120 species and approximately 1,500 animals. The animals living here come from all five continents. Visitors can admire the diverse array

With the May Market and the Autumn Market, there are funfairs twice a year in Pirmasens on the Meßplatz. In addition to various showmen with their rides, there is also live music in the beer garden, a market and a fireworks display.

Every year at the beginning of August, around 50 amusement, 50 catering and 60 trade show businesses as well as 180 stallholders gather around the Königsberg on an area of around 10 hectares. "Das" Arolser Kram- und Viehmarkt - the largest folk festival

The Coburg Spring Festival - which can now look back on decades of tradition - opens its doors every year on Coburg's Ketschenanger.

Lots of attractive rides, musical entertainment and a large selection of festival catering offer plenty of fun. So, pack