In the Upper Austrian capital Linz, or rather in its district Urfahr, the nine-day Urfahranermarkt, also known colloquially as Urfahr-Markt or Urfix, takes place twice a year. The Urfahranermarkt in spring always begins on the last Saturday in April and

Rhenen, in the province of Utrecht, has been home to the Ouwehands Zoo since 1932. The park allocates its animals to areas on 22 hectares. While you can find mandrils and polar bears on one side, visitors are also shown giant Chinese pandas.

In southern Pembrokeshire, Wales, 7km north of Tenby on the A478, you'll find Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, which opened in 1988. Initially designed as a farm attraction, today you'll find a zoo with over 200 different species of animals, indoor and

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. In addition, the "Friburger Wiesn" takes place on the

The Klötzer Martinimarkt can be traced back to St Martin's Day. On this day, all the farmers' harvest work was completed and the financial year ended, so to speak. Maidservants and farmhands changed employers at the St Martin's market. People traded at

In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.

The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,

A beautiful water park located on the Mediterranean coast. Here offers a great romping place for all water rats. From fast slides for the big ones and also large play areas for the little ones, everything is here. Here you can spend a relaxing or an

With the Rittersturz into the depths of the ocean and enjoy a beautiful view of the valley with the Klotti Coaster before heading downhill at a rapid pace.

This and much more is possible in the Wild & Leisure Park Klotten near Cochem.

There are also many

Jeddah Winter Wonderland represents an impressive metamorphosis of entertainment culture in the port city on the Red Sea, bringing a touch of frosty magic to the otherwise warm climes of Saudi Arabia. As one of the most spectacular events on the regional