Within sight of the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo Sydney is located directly on the Pacific Ocean in the northern part of Sydney. It first opened its doors as a city zoo in 1916 and has since grown to cover an area of 28ha. Well over 150 animal species

The huge amusement park, 6 festival tents, traditionally called ‘Hütten’ in Karpfham, with around 19,000 seats, the Rottal Show and the performances of the famous ‘Rottaler Zehnerzug’ attract almost half a million visitors to Karpfham every year.

History

Moonlit Sanctuary is located about 60 kilometres south of Melbourne, less than two kilometres from Western Port. Since 2001, more than 50 animal species have been shown to visitors on an area of 10 hectares. While all facilities can be visited during the

In Grafenau, Lower Bavaria—the oldest town in the Bavarian Forest and once an important trading hub for salt—you’ll find the Bärenbob Grafenau, opened in 1998 by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG. The 1,250-meter-long mountain coaster, on which you can zoom

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

The Marché de Noël des Tuileries, which bears the evocative nickname ‘La Magie de Noël’ (The Magic of Christmas), transforms the historic Jardin des Tuileries in the heart of Paris into a glittering winter wonderland. It is considered the largest

When the maritime atmosphere of the Elbe blends with the historic charm of the imperial city, Tangermünde celebrates its popular harbour festival. The waterfront promenade and the historic harbour basin are then transformed into a lively festival area

Once again this year, St. Wendel invites you to the traditional Wendel fair. A varied programme for pilgrims, funfair and Oktoberfest fans will be on offer again from mid-October.

Please note, Thursday is a day off!

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In Middlebury in the US state of Connecticut in the northeast of the United States, you will find the Quassy Amusement Park on around 8 hectares. Originally opened in 1908 as a trolley park on the tram line between Waterbury and Woodbury and operated as

There's a lot going on in Hildesheim in mid-June - it's Schützenfest. With around 70 showmen, there is plenty on offer. For the younger visitors, for example, duck fishing or children's merry-go-rounds, for the older visitors there are also fast-paced