The Parc des Combes is a nature-based amusement park near Le Creusot in Burgundy and offers you a successful mix of action, relaxation and magnificent views. Nestled in a hilly landscape, you can experience leisure fun far from large theme parks –

Just a few kilometres from Northern Ireland's capital Belfast and around 170 kilometres from Dublin lies a piece of land that is wooded and has a river running through it and is one of the largest community and environmental projects in Europe. Since

Billabong Sanctuary is about 15 kilometres south of Townsville, directly opposite the Great Barrier Reef. The nearest major city, Cairns, is over 365 kilometres to the north. Since 1985, the year it opened, the sanctuary has not only kept reptiles such

The Mariä Himmelfahrtskirmes in Sögel is a traditional folk festival that takes place every August and is considered one of the oldest fairs in the Emsland region. It attracts numerous visitors from across the region and is a highlight of the annual

The Elypso in Deggendorf offers you a varied day.

Three slides inside and one slide outside will keep you busy, but the swimming pools are also worth seeing!

Whether you relax in the whirlpool or take a dip in the sports pool, there is something for

Immerse yourself in a fantastic world and experience magical moments. Several themed areas whisk you away to different worlds and let you forget everyday life.

Rollercoasters:

• Black Mamba (B&M Inverted Coaster)
• Colorado Adventure (Vekoma Mine-Train)

The funfair takes place on the Rio de Janeiroplein in Almere Buiten. There are around 30 attractions in total, including 10 large rides.

Fridays are family days with reduced prices.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almere Buiten station

Between the principles of education and recreation, the Atlantis Aquarium Madrid has emerged as a new concept. The aim is to raise awareness for sustainable development, to promote understanding of aquatic ecosystems and to give high priority to the idea

Since 2005, the Zoomarine water amusement park has been welcoming guests to the Italian town of Torvaianica, Pomezia, around 40 km from Rome city centre. A colourful mix of animal, leisure and small water park awaits you directly on the Mediterranean

In the coastal town of Monterey Country in the US state of California on Highway 1, about 185 km north of San Francisco and about 560 km south of Los Angeles, you will find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which opened in 1984 and is one of the largest show