In Zalaszabar, Hungary, only about 18 km from Lake Balaton, you will find the Zobori Élménypark play and adventure park. Open seasonally in summer, this adventure park offers Hungary's only roller coaster, a 50-metre high free-fall tower, playhouses,

Travel back in time at the beautiful

Terra Mitica Benidorm

. The settings are based on the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean. The park is therefore divided into three zones: Egypt, Greece and Rome.

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Ahoy, landlubbers! Although it's still a good 60 kilometres to the Mediterranean, with only a 5-minute drive to Avignon, Pirate Land is a popular destination in Rochefort-du-Gard for all dock swallows, pirates and those who want to become a pirate. The

The Fritzlar Horse Market, one of the largest and most popular folk festivals in North Hesse, takes place in Fritzlar in mid-July.

On all four days, visitors are offered a festival with a wide variety of activities and attractions. The two-day district

Around 15 kilometres inland from Dubai Airport, a small petting zoo called Dessert Oasis Petting Farm is located in Al Khawaneej next to Mushrif Park. Aimed at families with small children, familiar and less native animals are brought closer to families

In the Neumünster zoo in Schleswig-Holstein, around 100 animal species live on an area of over 24 hectares. Known for its keeping and breeding of bison, the zoo is a popular destination. In addition to Australian dingoes, lynxes and Highland cattle, you

The Parc du Bocasse is located in the heart of Normandy, 25 km from Rouen. The park is a family park, which is also attractive to larger theme park fans with larger attractions.

In total, the park offers around 40 attractions for all age groups. There is

The Rheinbach May Fair takes place on the Prümer Wall and in Pützstraße. There is fun for young and old throughout the fairground. Exhibitors with fairground rides, children's carousels and a variety of stalls with savoury and sweet treats present a

The Frankenhof Wildlife Park in Reken in the Münsterland region is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and school classes. Numerous native wild animals such as red deer, fallow deer, wild boars, foxes and lynxes live in a spacious area of

This year, the traditional spring festival in the town of Varel heralds the start of the outdoor season in mid-April. A market programme for the whole family is once again on offer in the town centre.

There will be around 35 fairground attractions this