The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

In Ödenburg near the Austrian border, 40 kilometres south of Vienna and 60 km from Neusiedlersee, a summer toboggan run awaits you with a track length of over 900 metres.

Fancy some proper fun? For ten days, the fairground in Olching is transformed into a huge party zone. The Widmann family ensures a great atmosphere in the marquee, and of course the beer mugs are filled to the brim with fresh beer from the König Ludwig

In 1931, the largest zoo in the Czech Republic opened in the capital city of Prague. Interspersed with natural streams and watercourses, the zoo spreads over an impressive area of 58ha, 50ha of which are available for exhibition. At the end of 2018, the

The Grafenau Folk Festival is one of the most popular festivals in the region and attracts around 60,000 visitors each year. The festival always begins on the first Friday in July and lasts for six days. The traditional parade, featuring marching bands,

The SEA LIFE Hannover is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

In the former residential town of Neustrelitz in the Mecklenburg Lake District, around 30 kilometres south of Neubrandenburg, you will find Neustrelitz Zoo, which was opened in 1721. Around 450 animals from 40 species live here on an area of around 48

Flickering lights, the scent of candy floss and whirling rides

Showmen from all over Thuringia and Germany come to the Saalfeld fairground on the Weidig every year in July.

You can take a spin on the bumper cars and other attractive rides.

You can try out

The Aquasud swimming pool, which opened in 2014, is located in Luxembourg's Oberkorn Differdange in the canton of Esch-Alzette, around 23 kilometres south-west of Luxembourg City. In addition to various pools, children's play areas and two water slides

Right next to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Island of Adventure opened in 1999. Here you can experience a voyage of discovery by visiting 7 theme islands. The seventh theme island, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter", was added in 2010. But