30 kilometres south of Campinas and 70 north of the Brazilian capital São Paulo lies the largest amusement park in Latin America: Hopi Hari. At 76ha, it is twice the size of the Vatican and opened for the first time in 1999. Hopi Hari was conceived as a

Just a few kilometres from Northern Ireland's capital Belfast and around 170 kilometres from Dublin lies a piece of land that is wooded and has a river running through it and is one of the largest community and environmental projects in Europe. Since

Mainz-Kastel Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and children in the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden. Nestled in the idyllic Petersberg biotope, the park offers a natural environment with a diverse range of animals, including

The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere.

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Happyland in Valais, Switzerland, has existed since 1988.

It extends over 2.5 hectares and offers around 15 smaller attractions for the whole family.

A children's roller coaster and a wild water slide also delight older visitors.

The target group of the

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

Seahorse World is located just a 45-minute drive north of Launceston and 45 minutes east of Devonport on picturesque Beauty Point in northern Tasmania. Seahorse Australia was originally established to breed seahorses to supply the traditional Chinese

The market area is located around the castle, on the Schlossplatz and on the Brühlplatz. Guests can look forward to a range of attractive rides such as breakdancing, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars and much more. There will also be plenty to eat and drink.

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The Kiliankirmes always takes place on the third weekend in July. It is traditionally officially opened by the mayor on Friday afternoon and ends on Monday evening with a large firework display.

Event:Large fairground rides are mainly located in the car

The Chemnitz Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric in Saxony, transforming the historic market square and the adjacent Neumarkt in the heart of the city into a traditional festive centre every year. What makes this market so special