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

Children's dreams come true here! In Mehlingen, less than 12 kilometres north-east of Kaiserslautern, lies the children's land Yabadoo. In an indoor hall, both young and old children can enjoy a great day using all the playground equipment and rides,

Here we offer a varied program: from petting zoo to rafting track and boat swing to Austria's largest family roller coaster.

A climbing paradise and a salt grotto complete the extensive offer. However, these cost extra.

The family land is also worth a trip

In Mainz on the Adenauer-Ufer - between Kaisertor and Kurfürstenbrunnen - the big Mainzer Rhein-Frühling ("Spring Fair") takes place every year. The showmen set up their rides, games and snack shops directly on the Rhine and look forward to many

The funfair takes place in the city centre on the Unnaplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus station Vredesplein

By car:

- Venue: Unnaplein (Wilhelminastraat 6)

Car park:

- Car park (Sint Jansplein 142)

- Car park (De Els 46C)

- Car park

Just a few hundred metres from the Aqualuna water park, on the border with Croatia, is the Olima thermal spa. Both water adventure centres belong together. The spa offers something for everyone and boasts the most extensive range of saunas in the whole

In southern Pembrokeshire, Wales, 7km north of Tenby on the A478, you'll find Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, which opened in 1988. Initially designed as a farm attraction, today you'll find a zoo with over 200 different species of animals, indoor and

A small park for families with children aged 2 to 12 awaits you pretty much directly on the French A21 motorway around the small town of Lens, around 37 km south-west of Lille. As an outdoor park, it delights its visitors with several small flat rides

Osnabrück Zoo is beautifully situated in a beech forest. Therefore, it is often called the forest zoo. Here you can marvel at 2213 animals aud 291 species. Through the different worlds, you can experience a trip around the world in one day.

The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's