On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island lies the town of Hastings with a population of around 30,000. There is a small water park there that is aimed at the whole family. In addition to all the themed water attractions, there are breathtaking

A good 55 kilometres east of Italy's capital Rome, on the A1 autostrada, lies the town of Valmontone with its more than 15,000 inhabitants. The mighty Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with its 365 rooms dominates the townscape from afar. It was built in 1654-1670

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 Rhein-Main Therme, opened in 2001, you can relax in a large sauna area or enjoy the action on the two, approx. 108 meter long water slides. However, the main focus of the spa is rather on the recreation factor and relaxation in 8 saunas and

The park has existed since 1974 and has been part of Parques Reunidos since 2021 and Herschend Family Entertainment since March 2025. This group also includes Silver Doolar City and Dollywood and many other parks. A total of 12 parks now belong to this

In the north-eastern part of Saarland, more precisely in Freisen in the district of St. Wendel, approx. 47 km from the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Kaiserslautern, the Freisen Nature Wildlife Park has been located since 1999. The natural wildlife park,

The Pforzheim Wildlife Park has been located in Pforzheim in Baden-Württemberg, on the northern edge of the Black Forest, since 1968. Around 400 animals from around 70 species live on the 16.5 hectare site of the wildlife park. In addition to the axis

A varied park, with large roller coasters, but also rides for the little kids.

"The Millennium", a looping roller coaster by Vekoma, is the park's best-known attraction, which primarily attracts adrenaline junkies.

A family outing is worthwhile, because

The fair takes place on the market square in Papendrecht.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus stop Constantijn Huygenslaan

By car:

- Venue: Market square

Parking facilities:

- Parking garage De Meent (Weteringsingel

The annual fishing festival with a large fairground takes place directly on the Rhine. In addition to the rides, there is much more to experience. Whether live music, fisherman's sting, helicopter tours, or even party events, everything is on offer in