Every year, the Heinzelmännchen enchant Cologne's old town with Cologne's largest Christmas market and its spectacular ice rink.

The market offers a wide range of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. Its more than 100 market stalls are divided into

In Gilroy in the north of the US state of California, you will find the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, which operates on 217 hectares and opened in 2001. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the horticultural-themed park has over 40 different

Mühldorf's traditional folk festival is the highlight of the town's festival calendar and, with over 200,000 visitors, is one of the largest of its kind in south-east Bavaria. In 1865, almost 160 years ago, the people of Mühldorf organised their first

In Ortenburg in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, around 20 kilometres west of the district town of Passau, you will find Irgenöd Zoo. What began in 1975 as a pure bird park has changed over the years and led to the former bird park being renamed

The SEA LIFE Brighton on the lake promenade is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route

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

The funfair with around 50 showmen takes place in the Vallee d'Oeting car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Forbach station (900 metres away)

By car:

- Venue: Vallee d'Oeting car park

Parking facilities:

- Surrounding streets

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Tournai's traditional funfair returns to the Esplanade du Conseil de l'Europe, to the delight of thrill-seekers!

Crisps, doughnuts, waffles, chips, hamburgers and hot dogs will also delight gourmets, while the merry-go-rounds and duck fishing will delight

The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

In Reedam, just 11 kilometres from Great Yarmouth and 30 kilometres east of Norwich, lies Pettitt's Animal Adventure Farm, which is a combination of an animal park or zoo and a small amusement park. Some of the rides are located between the enclosures,