In Ireland's capital, Dublin, you will find the world's fourth oldest zoo, Dublin Zoo. It was opened on 1 September 1831 by the Zoological Society of Dublin with 46 mammals and 72 birds donated by London Zoo. Today, Dublin Zoo is home to around 440

The Silesian Christmas Market takes place every year in the romantic old town of Görlitz, Germany's easternmost city. It is characterised by its picturesque backdrop, surrounded by the magnificent historic buildings of Upper Lusatia.

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In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.

During the Whitsun market, the small village of Angelbachtal suddenly becomes very big. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the Kraichgau and want to attend this unique festival every year. There is something for everyone, starting with a market, a

In 1957, Pacific Park® first opened in Santa Monica, California, closed in 1967 and reopened in 1974. Around 40 metres above the Pacific Ocean, it is the only amusement park on a pier on the West Coast. Located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, it

In the French municipality of Villarodin-Bourget in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is best known for the winter sports resort of La Norma, the Alpine Coaster Luge 4 saisons - Norma Loops is located at an altitude of 1350 metres at the foot of

In Europe's largest Virtual Reality Arcade 7th-Space in Langenfeld, between Cologne and Düsseldorf, everyone really gets their money's worth. From Beat Saber (Guitar Hero with laser sabers) to Fruit Ninja VR to shooting zombies in Arizona Sunshine,

The Gera Spring and Autumn Folk Festivals are the largest folk festivals in Eastern Thuringia. Around 30 showmen from all over Germany with their rides and attractions are on site and await you. Of course, there will also be a varied gastronomic supply.

A good 55 kilometres east of Italy's capital Rome, on the A1 autostrada, lies the town of Valmontone with its more than 15,000 inhabitants. The mighty Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with its 365 rooms dominates the townscape from afar. It was built in 1654-1670

Water attractions around the theme of the 'Wild West' have been created here.

More than 30 attractions and adventurous slides await young and old water rats.

The western show is one of the best in Europe!

In the Kidzworld, even the little guests get their