In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not

In East Rutherford, in the US state of New Jersey, you will find the American Dream Meadowlands DreamWorks Waterpark in the local mall. Right next to SEA Life New Jersey and Nickelodeon Universe - American Dream, North America's largest indoor water park

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

The Bergkirchweih in Erlangen is the Franconian Oktoberfest and also the oldest beer festival in the world. The first Bergkirchweih took place in 1755, so the festival is over 265 years old. The festival takes place on the "Burgberg" and in a total of 13

Every year, the Lüneburg Christmas market around the historic town hall transforms the old town into an atmospheric Christmas paradise. Against the picturesque backdrop of the 700-year-old town hall, the numerous stalls shine in festive splendor.

Located 65 kilometers north of Bordeaux as the crow flies, directly on the Atlantic coast and overlooking the Bay of Biscay, the Zoo de la Palmyre sits on the outskirts of Les Mathes. Opened in 1966, the zoo spans 18 hectares between two forests.

The amusement park with rides and fun and games stalls can be found on the Landungsplatz on the Main. On the market square, the Kerbetreff offers a colourful stage and entertainment programme.

The Kerbemeile on Mainstraße connects both locations. Here,

The Karlsruhe Fair is held twice a year on the Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Many showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Large rides such as the Olympia Looping or the Alpina Bahn have also been

In the Oberallgäu, or rather in the climatic health resort of Oberstaufen, about 17 km west of Immenstadt and 13 km from Austrian Springs, you will find the Hündle summer toboggan run, which opened in the Allgäu Alps in 1998. Directly at the valley

The funfair in Mulhouse is one of the five largest funfairs in France and the largest funfair in Alsace. Approximately 200 showmen with many large attractions are represented on the grounds of the Parc Expo. Approximately 400,000 visitors are expected.