In Schiffweiler in Saarland, less than 5km from Autobahn 8, there is an excursion destination for the whole family: Gondwana - Das Praehistorium. Hundreds of millions of years ago, Gondwana was a major geological continent - today this museum is a

Recklinghausen Zoo is a real insider tip for anyone who loves nature and animals – and it's right in the middle of the city! The park is located in the green Stadtgarten and has been delighting young and old alike for decades. Best of all, admission is

Since 15 September 2012, LEGOLAND® Malaysia has been located in the town of Iskandar Puteri, approx. 16 km west of the city of Johor Bahru, less than 5 kilometres from the national border with Singapore. A SEA LIFE and a LEGOLAND® water park have been

In Soltau, Lower Saxony, halfway between Hanover and Hamburg, not far from the A7 motorway, lies the Soltau Therme, a huge fun and wellness oasis. In addition to an 80 metre long tube slide, a children's play area, sports, diving and teaching pools, a

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

The most important event in the Vreden area is the Vreden funfair, which takes place every year from Saturday to Monday on the first weekend in September. On average, over 80,000 visitors come to this large funfair in the town centre, which is closed off

The Kermis Carnaval in Valkenswaard is an extraordinary cultural event that uniquely combines traditional Dutch fairground culture with the ecstatic joie de vivre of carnival. While the town changes its name to “Striepersgat” during carnival season,

The Saint-Romain Fair in Rouen is the second largest fair in France with over 200 attractions, including around 60 rides. A total of around 1.5 million visitors attend the fair every year.

Travel information:

By car:

- Venue: Esplanade Saint-Gervais

Parking

This year's Gesmolder Kirmes is a mixture of the new and the tried and tested, with around 130 showmen and women taking part as usual. In addition, the local innkeepers and a number of clubs have once again joined in to make the fair a complete success.

Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park, picturesquely located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, just a few kilometres west of Calgary. Covering an area of around 36 hectares, the park offers more than 30 rides, numerous shows