The Whitsun Fair stretches from the Nordwall to the end of the Ostwall over a length of approx. 700 metres. Over four days, around 160 showmen provide the best atmosphere and entertainment. With around 250,000 visitors, it is the largest Whitsun fair on

The butterfly zoo Papiliorama originally opened in Marin-Empagnier in 1988, burned down in a major fire in 1995 and was reopened in the same year. Due to the lack of space, the zoo relocated in 2003 and celebrated its reopening in Kerzers. About 100

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Kobermännchen Festival is the largest folk festival in the town of Sangerhausen and a significant event in the South Harz region. It is a fascinating mixture of historical town festival, lively funfair and diverse cultural programme.

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The Prenzau Christmas market traditionally takes place in the heart of the district town of Prenzlau in the Uckermark (Brandenburg) and transforms the historic market square around the town hall into a festive meeting place during Advent. In contrast to

In the small town of Wildwood in Cape May Country in the US state of New Jersey, around 89 miles (approx. 143 km) south-east of Philadelphia, you will find the Morey's Piers - Mariner's Pier amusement park on Schellenger Avenue. This is one of a total of

With up to 1.5 million visitors, the Tilburgse Kermis is the largest fair in the Benelux and also one of the largest events in the Netherlands. The funfair stretches through various streets and squares for about 4.5 kilometres through the city. In total

Walt Disneys Magic Kingdom Park was opened in 1971 and looks like identically to the Walt Disneyland Park in Anaheim. Nevertheless this park ranked all other parks out and is now the park with the most visitors worldwide.

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Both in summer and winter, an Alpinecoaster awaits you in Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia. In summer also popular for hiking and in winter known for skiing.

In Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains in the US state of Tennessee, around 35 kilometres west of Knoxville and 300 kilometres from Nashville, you will find the popular excursion destination SkyLand Ranch. In addition to various live music