With around 1 million visitors, the Annakirmes in Düren is one of the best-known major events in North Rhine-Westphalia and also one of the largest public festivals in Germany. There are a total of 160 stands, attractions and rides.

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In Brentwood in the south of Essex, around 25 kilometres from London, you will find Old Mac Donald's Farm & Fun Park. The park's attractions are primarily aimed at families with children up to the age of 12, but older visitors can also spend a few

In Italy, near Lake Maggiore, the steepest and most exciting mountain coaster in Europe awaits you. But you have to take the lift to the top first. There is also a restaurant. Since it is not a classic alpine coaster, but a ride with a track, it can be

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

The Karlsfeld-Nord Settlers' Association has been organising the annual Settlers' and Lake Festival since 1957, which has since become famous far beyond the region's borders. This family-friendly festival takes place at the wonderfully situated Karlsfeld

In 1861, the fourth oldest zoo in Germany opened its doors in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Over 200 animal species live on 13 hectares. You will find European and domestic small birds such as the hoopoe as well as African zebra mongooses or South

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as

When the May Festival arrives, it's known to be spring. The first festival of the season traditionally heralds the start of outdoor events in Heilbronn. From the Ferris wheel and break dancing to the family carousel, everything is on offer. Fun and

Right on the picturesque Norfolk coast, the Fun Park at Hemsby awaits you – a place where children's eyes light up and adults can be kids again. Just a few minutes from Great Yarmouth, the park is ideally located on Beach Road in the charming holiday

The Freiberg Christmas Market is known as one of the most traditional and beautiful Christmas markets in Germany and proudly bears the title ‘Original Bergmännisch im Erzgebirge’ (Original Mining Tradition in the Ore Mountains). It takes place