In the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Arnsberg-Hüsten in the Hochsauerland district, the Hüstner Kirmes takes place every year on the weekend around the 2nd Sunday in September on the Riggenweide. Around 300,000 visitors flock to the streets and

The Sint Servaaskermis in Maastricht is one of the most traditional and atmospheric fairs in the Netherlands. It is far more than just an ordinary fair, as it is an integral part of Maastricht’s culture and closely linked to the feast of the city’s

The oldest zoological garden in the former Czechoslovakia is Liberec Zoo, which is only about 30 kilometres from the German border near Zittau. Its beginnings date back to the end of the 19th century, 1904 is considered the date of its creation and it

Al Ain Zoo was opened in Al Ain back in 1968. Al Ain is located about 160 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), directly on the border with Oman. The zoo grounds cover a huge 400ha and are divided into several areas such as the UAE Desert

One of the most traditional festivals in the Vogelsberg takes place every year from the Saturday before Corpus Christi to the Sunday after Corpus Christi. The premium market is firmly rooted in the local population and has survived through the ages. The

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

Beau Land Park is an impressive seasonal funfair event on the French Atlantic coast, located in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in the Vendée department. Designed as a classic summer fair, it opens its doors every year during the peak holiday season and has

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

In northwestern Tuscany, 9 km from the Ligurian Sea and about 80 km from Florence, in the small town of Lido Di Camaiore lies the Parco Pitagora amusement park. This rather small park, unlike most other amusement parks in Italy, offers fun and games all