In Barry Island, a peninsula off Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, about 16 km from the capital Cardiff, you will find the Barry Island Promenade Fun Park right on the promenade. This small amusement park has a roller coaster and several

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

Stay overnight in the heart of Efteling – this has been possible at the Efteling Grand Hotel since August 2025. The Grand Hotel extends over seven floors and, with 644 beds in 144 suites and themed rooms, offers plenty of space for its guests, making

The Kermis Carnaval in Valkenswaard is an extraordinary cultural event that uniquely combines traditional Dutch fairground culture with the ecstatic joie de vivre of carnival. While the town changes its name to “Striepersgat” during carnival season,

Countless adventures and experiences of a different kind await you at ELORIA in Bottrop. An immersive adventure simulation, an extraordinary dark experience game, innovative escape rooms, a party battle arena and various outdoor escape games provide

On the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen, which is primarily known for its beaches and white chalk cliffs, you will find the 700-metre-long island toboggan run, which was opened in 2005 by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. Not only is it the most northerly in

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Hundshaupten Wildlife Park in Franconian Switzerland is an ideal destination for a varied trip into nature. More than 40 species of animals live on around 40 hectares of land, mostly forest, which you can observe on the extensive circular trails.

In the coastal town of Monterey Country in the US state of California on Highway 1, about 185 km north of San Francisco and about 560 km south of Los Angeles, you will find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which opened in 1984 and is one of the largest show

Braunschweig meets at the Schützenplatz

Finally, roasted almonds and a colourful hustle and bustle on the Schützenplatz again. A large selection of showmen awaits you. Just have a look.

Important dates:

Wednesday - family day with reduced prices

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