Every year, the large gymnastics fair takes place on the Rennwiese in Zweibrücken. Originally, the fair was founded by the Männerturnverein (MTV), a predecessor of the previous organiser Vereinigte Turnerschaft Zweibrücken 1885 e.V. (VTZ). The

Basel Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful and largest Christmas markets in Switzerland and spans two central squares in Basel's historic old town: Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz. The market town is characterised by its particularly

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

The Trafford Centre in Manchester is home to the LEGO® Discovery Centre. Unlike Legoland, the Discovery Centre only has an indoor area and only a few rides. Apart from the LEGO® 4D cinema with changing films from the world of LEGO® City, Ninjago or

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

In the mountain village of Gatlinburg in the east of the US state of Tennessee beneath the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you will find the Moonshine Mountain Coaster. Operated as the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster from 2014 to 2021 and renamed the

In the US state of Colorado, or rather in its capital Denver, lies Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States. It has been in continuous operation for over 130 years, ensuring fun for young and old alike

The Freiberg Christmas Market is known as one of the most traditional and beautiful Christmas markets in Germany and proudly bears the title ‘Original Bergmännisch im Erzgebirge’ (Original Mining Tradition in the Ore Mountains). It takes place

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

Toverland in Sevenum, in the Netherlands, is a modern theme park that delights you with a successful mix of action, themed worlds and family attractions. The park is partially covered, making it a great destination in almost any weather.

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