In Geleen in the Dutch province of Limburg, one of the largest funfair events in the south of the Netherlands, the Gelaender Kirmes, takes place every year. Every year, over 90 different showmen present their rides, shooting, lottery and throwing stalls

In Soltau, Lower Saxony, halfway between Hanover and Hamburg, not far from the A7 motorway, lies the Soltau Therme, a huge fun and wellness oasis. In addition to an 80 metre long tube slide, a children's play area, sports, diving and teaching pools, a

The Luna Park in Avignon is a traditional funfair that brings life and colour to the historic papal city every year during the winter holidays. The event usually takes place between mid-February and mid-March and transforms the Allées de l'Oulle,

The Kurpfalz-Park offers something for families with children.

There is the pirate's nest and a children's land where the little ones can let off steam. There they climb, hide and play.

For the somewhat bigger ones there are bumper boats, a summer toboggan

The traditional Bunder Whitsun Fair attracts large numbers of visitors every year to the historic town centre around the Kirchring. The grand opening is traditionally heralded by a gun salute, followed by the giving away of free rides for children at the

Hirakata Park in Osaka Prefecture is Japan’s oldest continuously operating amusement park and an absolute paradise for roller coaster fans and families. Set on a sprawling, hilly site, this lovingly designed park offers the perfect blend of nostalgic

With around 500,000 visitors annually, the Rudolstadt Bird Shooting Festival is the largest folk festival in Thuringia and one of the most popular in Germany. Every year, the Bleichwiese transforms into a large festival grounds featuring rides, carnival

Erie in the US state of Pennsylvania is home to the Waldameer & Water World amusement and water park, the fourth oldest amusement park still in operation in the state. Since 1896, the 14-hectare site of the two parks has been all about fun. In addition

The Australian Reptile Park has an eventful history in the truest sense of the word. It all began in 1949 in Umina Beach on the Central Coast, where the Ocean Beach Aquarium was opened by its founder Eric Worrell. The move to Wyoming took place in 1958.

About 10 kilometres northwest of the Greek capital Athens lies the suburb of Marousi in the north of Attica. Conveniently located on a small area is the Luna Park Aidonakia. Luna Parks are known for often being open late into the night. Under the name