It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

In Upper Franconia in Kronach you will find an Alpinecoaster right next to a bio farm with inn. The Alpinecoaster has been around since 2000.

The Bayreuth Spring Festival has numerous activities in store. Be blown away by the surprise envelope sale! The Bayreuth Spring Festival kicks off with a firecracker shot for the envelope sale and the traditional beer tapping in the marquee! Spectacular

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not

The Western Camp Resort in Zator is located just one kilometre from the Energylandia amusement park, making it the ideal accommodation for visitors to the park. The resort is designed in the style of a Wild West village and offers a unique holiday

On the occasion of the Mariä-Geburts market every September, the magnificent small town of Telgte in the heart of Münsterland once again turns into a colourful attraction.

The Mariä-Geburts-Markt offers residents and visitors everything their hearts

Every year, the Oeseder Großkirmes takes place in the centre of Georgsmarienhütte. Whether it's a leisurely stroll from stall to stall or an exciting adrenaline rush on the many rides - the traditional event in the heart of Oesede town centre offers

The largest animal stock, the most species-rich representation and the oldest zoo in Switzerland: all this is combined in the Zoological Garden Basel. Numerous animals have been presented on an area of around 11 hectares in Basel since it opened in 1874.

Bodenmais am Silberberg is a small town in Lower Bavaria, 10 kilometres from the Czech border as the crow flies. To get here, take the A92 motorway from Munich to Deggendorf and then follow the B11 federal road for another 36 kilometres to the