Platypuses are a peculiarity in the animal kingdom, because on the one hand they are mammals, but on the other hand they lay eggs. To save the platypus population in Australia, Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary was opened to the public for the first time in

With around 200,000 visitors, the Jacobimarkt is the largest folk festival in Lusatia. Around 350 showmen and traders are represented on site. The festival is still opened in the traditional way by firecrackers and ends on the last day with a firework

The Baden-Baden Christkindelsmarkt takes place in the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg and is one of the most atmospheric and exclusive Christmas markets in Germany. It stretches along the magnificent Lichtentaler Allee and in front

The Ismaning Folk Festival is a traditional Bavarian festival that fills the fairground at Hain with life and is known for its cosy, almost family-like atmosphere. It usually takes place in June and is a central meeting place for the citizens of the

The Schützenfest is the highlight of the Biberach year. For ten days, the "Biber" celebrate their traditional festival, whose origins as a children's and local festival date back to the 17th century.

Source: Biberach town council

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The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Texas is one of the most spectacular amusement parks in the United States. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, the amusement pier juts out about 300 metres into the sea and combines classic fairground

The Dessau Pumpkin Fair is an annual folk festival that transforms the town's market square into an autumnal amusement park at the end of October, taking up the theme of the approaching Halloween season. This multi-day fair, traditionally organised by

At LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Shanghai, families can experience a vibrant world full of creativity, adventure and fun. The indoor theme park is specially designed for children aged three to ten and offers numerous interactive attractions that enable

The 3-star Hotel La Cité Suspendue, just a few minutes' walk from Parc Astérix, transports you to the world of the Gauls. The hotel offers 150 air-conditioned rooms, which can comfortably accommodate up to five people and have been lovingly designed and

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.