In the west of France, or rather in the municipality of La Flèche in the Pays de la Loire region, you will find the oldest privately run zoo in France, the Zoo de La Flèche. Opened in 1946 as the Parc Zoologique du Tertre Rouge and run by the European

In Johannesburg, South Africa, the capital of Gauteng Province, about eight kilometres southwest of the Johannesburg city centre, you will find the Gold Reef City theme park. The theme park was built on one of the largest and deepest gold mines in the

When the scent of mulled wine, baked apples, and almonds wafts through the streets, Augsburg shines with festive splendor. Around the magnificent town hall, the Christkindlesmarkt unfolds its magic—with twinkling lights, lovingly decorated stalls, and

The Foire de Mars in Troyes is one of the most important and traditional funfairs in north-eastern France. It has an impressive history dating back to 1848 and traditionally marks the start of the fair season in the region. While it originally took place

The Kermis Woerden is an annual folk festival deeply rooted in the traditions of the Dutch town, serving as an atmospheric programme leading up to the main day of the historic cattle market, the Koeiemart. It creates a lively, festive atmosphere in the

The funfair takes place on three squares in the centre of Edam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - Edam bus station

By car:

- Venue: Kaasmarkt / Damplein / Baanstraat

Parking facilities:

- Singelweg car park

- Egbert Sneijderplein car park

Located in the US state of Iowa in the Midwest, you will find the Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo, which was opened by the Bertch family on 18 June 2022 after only three years of construction. Covering an area of around 36 hectares, the Lost Island

The Grote Jaarmarkt of Mol takes place in the city centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Mol railway station (400 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Gasthuis

By car:

- Venue: city centre

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Hangarstraat)

- Car

On the route of the E45 from Aarhus to Aalborg (and of course in the other direction), you pass Randers. Here, a very unusual - but small - zoo was opened to visitors in 1996: Randers Regnskov Tropical Zoo was opened as a pure indoor zoo. On an area of

In the north of the English county of Cornwall, about 9 km southwest of Wadebridge, you will find Camel Creek Family Theme Park, which opened in 1989. On a total area of 111 hectares you will find over 40 different family-friendly attractions such as