In the US state of Illinois, or rather in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States and located on the south-west shore of Lake Michigan, you will find Lincoln Park Zoo, which opened in 1868. Covering an area of around 14 hectares, Lincoln

The popular Kleve funfair in the heart of the city takes place in mid-July. The venue is the car parks on Wiesenstraße and Ludwig-Jahn-Straße.

Source: City of Kleve

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Kleve railway station (distance 400 m)

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An amusement park mainly for families and children who want to have a lot of fun.

From roller coaster to mini freefalls to themed rides, there is something for the whole family.

In addition to the amusement park, there are the following facilities that

It's going to be colourful, fast-paced and atmospheric. For four fantastic days, from Friday to Monday, Bramsch town centre is transformed into a colourful fairground world. Around 50 rides, stalls and booths in the market square area guarantee fun,

Toni's Zoo, the second largest zoo in Central Switzerland, has been located in the Rothenburg district of Holzhüsern in the canton of Lucerne, around 12 kilometres from Lucerne, since 1991. Over 400 animals from almost 100 species live on the zoo

Since June 2025, a place full of magic and discovery has been waiting for you in the beautiful Münsterland region, more precisely in Olfen, about 20 kilometres northeast of Recklinghausen and 33 kilometres southwest of Münster: the Grimpinger Hof –

In the Thuringian town of Lauscha, famous for its glassblowing, you will find the 1320-metre-long summer toboggan run of Erlebniswelt Ernstthal on Pappenheimer Berg since 1993. The special thing about this run is the uphill ride, which you experience

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

At the Vlotho Bridge Market, young and old get their money's worth. Fast-paced rides and funfair nostalgia under Vlotho's bridge. Three days of fun! Even if it rains, a good mood is guaranteed.

Vlotho's retailers invite you to the spring awakening on