In the western French municipality of Les Mathes in the Charente-Maritime department, you will find the seasonal amusement park Luna Park La Palmyre every year in July and August. With free admission and partly fixed prices on the rides, around fifty

Since 1956, over 150 species of animals have been at home in the Saarland capital Saarbrücken on 13 hectares. Here, for example, tapirs live in the South America House, reptiles such as giant tortoises in the Tropicarium and giraffes and antelopes in

Yokohama Cosmo World is a charming amusement park with an urban atmosphere, located in the Minato Mirai 21 harbor district in Yokohama. What makes it special is that there are no fences and admission is free. Visitors can stroll freely around the grounds

In addition to the classic folk festival in July, from 2023 there will be a new folk festival in autumn, the Ulmer Karusselltage. With all kinds of carousels and attractions, the organiser VMV GmbH wants to establish this fairground for young and old.

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

In addition to the meadow market, the spring meadow has also established itself in Eisleben. The spring meadow always takes place around 1 May, together with the "Reforma" craft fair. Around 90 showmen and traders take part.

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The Bochum Christmas Market, often referred to as Bochum Christmas, transforms the city centre around the boulevard and Dr. Ruer Square into a festive landscape of lights and is considered one of the most atmospheric markets in the Ruhr area.

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Since 1962, the folk festival has been held on the fairground at the ESC site. Annually changing rides and attractions provide variety, and the festival hall is there every year. There, changing bands provide the necessary atmosphere every day.

It is certainly one of the biggest attractions in southern Germany - the Markgröninger Schäferlauf. Its roots go back to the 16th century and its ingenious mixture of tradition and folk festival with modern elements fascinates around 100,000 visitors

The indoor park offers a lot of variety, especially for families, regardless of the weather. Highlights are the two roller coasters, as well as the lovingly designed whitewater run, where you can get really wet.

There are also plenty of games for the