The 380-hectare reserve, 35 hectares of which are open to visitors, serves as the starting point for the bird park. The Parc des Oiseaux is located 26 kilometers north of Lyon and about 90 kilometers from Geneva. Opened in 1970, the bird park is home to

The Nuremberg Winter Village with its Ferris wheel has established itself as a popular and atmospheric addition to the famous Christkindlesmarkt, inviting visitors to enjoy the magic of winter far away from the hustle and bustle of the old town. The

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

The Rostock Hanse Sail is primarily a major international maritime event focusing on traditional ships. Nevertheless, an extensive range of fairground attractions is an integral part of the land programme and a popular attraction for families and

Olmen is located halfway between Maastricht and Antwerp. Pakawi Park Zoo, which opened in Olmen in 1980, was known as Olmense Zoo until 2019 and covers an area of 12 hectares. The zoo specializes in big cats but is home to over 200 animal species in

In Tournehem-sur-la-Hem, France, near Calais awaits you a small amusement park next to a campsite. Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, it was reopened in 2016 under new management. With its lake and animals, it is scenically a feast for the eyes. In

The Martini Market opens its doors to visitors on the second weekend in November. With classics and also "old favourites". Come along, sample the delicacies, fill up your stock of cuddly toys and ride the various carousels for all they're worth. 3 days

The Dresden Augustusmarkt, also known as the International Christmas Market on Hauptstraße, offers a modern and international alternative to the traditional Striezelmarkt. It takes place along the magnificent Hauptstraße, which connects the Inner

Devils @ Cradle is a unique sanctuary for Tasmania's endangered carnivorous marsupials. It is located halfway between Moina and West Coast in the middle of Tasmania, just a handful of kilometres south of Middelsex. The sanctuary is located on the edge of