On 4.7.1926, Knoebels Groves, the forerunner of today's Knoebels Amusement Resort, opened in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. A steam-powered carousel and the Chrystal Pool were two of the first attractions in the amusement park. On an area of around 45ha, the

Krüzen Zoo is located in Krüzen in the Duchy of Lauenburg district, about five kilometres northeast of Lauenburg/Elbe on the B209 in Schleswig-Holstein. The private zoo covers around six hectares and is home to around 600 animals from around 70

The Fête Foraine de Tours (often referred to as the Foire de Tours) is one of the largest and most important funfairs in France. Every year in May, the Parc des Expositions (Rochepinard) exhibition centre is transformed into a huge, brightly lit

The funfair is located in the town centre and offers around 25 attractions with rides and treats for the whole family.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Horst-Sevenum railway station (distance 3.3 km)

- by bus - Doolgaardstraat bus stop

In Tyrol near Fulpmes in the Stubaital, less than 20 kilometres south of Innsbruck, there has been an Alpine coaster since 2004, the Miederer summer toboggan run. On the steepest Alpine coaster, you overcome a height difference of 640 metres. With a

In the north of Magdeburg, the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, you will find the Elbauenpark, opened on the occasion of the Federal Garden Show in 1999. This 100-hectare play and adventure park offers a variety of flowers and plants to admire, a

The Mettwurstmarkt in Ennigerloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place every September in the town centre. The festival is known for its successful combination of a fairground with a funfair, an extensive market and a lively stage programme.

At

The Cologne Folk Festival takes place twice a year with a magnificent view of Cologne Cathedral! Traditionally, the colourful hustle and bustle on the fairground on the banks of the Rhine in Deutz can be experienced in spring and autumn. Visitors can

Kirw Sunday is always on the 2nd Sunday in August. The Hülzweiler fair ('Helzwella Kirw') begins on the Saturday before and ends on the Wednesday after. Johannes Knoll, known as "Kirwenhannes", rules the village of Hülzweiler over the 5 days.

With around

SEA LIFE aquariums are operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circuit and shows animals in a classic setting. For example, rays