This year's Gesmolder Kirmes is a mixture of the new and the tried and tested, with around 130 showmen and women taking part as usual. In addition, the local innkeepers and a number of clubs have once again joined in to make the fair a complete success.

In the historic port city of Saint-Malo on the Breton coast, the Fête Foraine de la Sainte-Ouine is a real institution. It traditionally takes place in winter, usually from mid-January to mid-February, bringing colour and warmth to the cold season. What

In 1937 the NaturZoo was opened in Rheine in the Münsterland region. Around 100 animal species live on an area of 13 hectares. The first accessible monkey forest was opened here as the first zoo in Germany. You will also find large accessible aviaries

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

In the Saxon spa town of Seifen in the Ore Mountains, which is primarily known for its toy makers and their show workshops and is therefore also known as the toy village, you will find the Seifen Adventure World. In addition to a 24 m long wooden marble

In steampunk design and belonging to the Rookburgh theme area, the third hotel of Phantasialand opened in 2020 and is spread over several buildings. The rooms are designed as tubular aeronaut cabins, so that as a pilot you can feel the "aviation

In the Middle Franconian district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, or rather in Vestenbergsgreuth, around 20 km south-east of Geiselwind and just a few kilometres from the A3 motorway, you will find the Alpinecoaster Greuther Keller, which opened in 2003. In

In Istanbul, the Turkish capital, the Vialand amusement park awaits you in the Eyüp district. This park has been celebrating its 10th anniversary since it opened on 29 May 2013. The park has had various names in the past: it was called Vialand when it

A large selection of attractions at low prices. The prices at the Budget Kermis are limited, making the Kermis affordable for families too. There are also adjusted prices for the games and fairground treats.

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The Winterfoor in Sint-Niklaas is a deeply rooted, annual folk festival that transforms the Flemish city into a vibrant amusement park during the cold season. This traditional event is an integral and vibrant part of the city's winter programme and is