In 1892, less than 2 kilometres from Sagrada Familia and only a few hundred metres from the Balearic Sea, the Barcelona Zoo opened in Barcelona. On an area of 13 hectares, around 300 animal species and also around 300 plant species are exhibited to the

The Aalter Fair is a large annual folk festival that transforms the town centre into a lively fairground. It is known for its diverse mix of traditional fairground elements and modern attractions, which draw visitors from across the region.

The fairground

In the middle of France, 110 kilometres east of Nantes and about 120 kilometres southwest of Tours, lies a small amusement park that you should pay attention to despite its size. Idyllically situated in a river valley is Parc de la Vallée. Over 30 rides

The Neumarkt Folk Festival has been a tradition for over 190 years. In 1954, it was renamed to its current name, the Jura Folk Festival. In the meantime, over 300,000 visitors flock to the festival site every year and enjoy the cheerful hustle and

Croatia's oldest zoo was first opened in Zagreb in 1924. Covering an area of around 7 hectares, the zoo is located in the middle of the Croatian capital and presents more than 250 different animal species to its visitors. Fish, birds and reptiles are

Poland's third largest city, Wrocław, is home to the oldest zoo in Poland. It was opened in 1865 and is, by its own account, the largest zoo in the country. Well over 1,000 animal species are housed on an area of 33 hectares. In an international

500 metres from the Vienna State Opera and less than 200 metres from the Sissi Museum, you will find Time Travel Vienna in the Austrian capital. Experience the history of Vienna up close: with the help of multimedia shows, animatronics or various rides,

In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool Central Pier, one of the town's three piers, right on the Irish Sea. Near the disused Blackpool Central railway station, about 550

The Bielefeld Christmas market is one of the largest and most atmospheric Christmas markets in North Rhine-Westphalia and extends across the entire city centre. It offers a diverse and festive atmosphere at various central locations:

- Alter Markt: Here,

Just over the German border, the Dutch town of Hengolo hosts a beautiful city centre fair.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hengolo railway station (distance 50 m)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Hengelo Centre car park