The Dierenrijk Zoo in Mierlo near Eindhoven opened its doors for the first time in 2004. Today, around 100 animal species are presented on 16 hectares. Originally designed as a children's zoo, the concept has been adapted in recent years and now sees

The Schwandorf Volksfest takes place at the Volksfestplatz on the Angerring in Schwandorf and starts on Friday. The official Volksfest kick-off traditionally takes place on the first Saturday with a large parade, in which up to 1,500 participants from

The largest funfair in Münsterland takes place three times a year. Every year, up to 200 fairground attractions take place on the 32,000 square metre Schlossplatz. A big fireworks display on Friday evening is always part of the event.

A former jam, cake and berry shop became Knott's Berry Farm. A great amusement park in California. With 60 acres and 9 roller coasters, the park is still in the top 20 most visited parks in North America. The grocery store still plays a big role in the

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

Travel information:

By public transport -

The Bocholter Kirmes (Bokeltse Kermis in Low German) is the largest fair in the Westmünsterland region with around 500,000 visitors. About 300 showmen can be found along the 3.5-kilometre route. Unlike many other folk festivals, the Bocholter Kirmes

The funfair takes place in the Place de Wendel car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Forbach railway station (distance 2.7 km)

- by bus - bus stop Rue St Charles

By car:

- Venue: Place de Wendel

Parking facilities:

- Surrounding streets

Located in sunny southeastern Spain in the province of Castellón, Aquarama Water Park in Benicàssim is a popular destination for a full day of water fun – especially in summer. Located just off the N-340 in Benicàssim, just minutes from the city

The Hagener Schaustellerverein 1907 e.V. celebrates the carnival fair under the motto "Hagau lo gohn". From Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag, the carousels turn on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Otto-Ackermann-Platz can be reached in 20 minutes on foot from Hagen

30 kilometres northwest of Charleston in South Carolina, around 350 km from Charlotte, is the small indoor park Frankie's with a small outdoor area. This is a park with free admission, but the rides and attractions have to be paid for when used. From