Less than 30 kilometres by car northwest of Cairns, surrounded by tropical rainforest, lies the tranquil town of Kuranda. Next to the Kuranda Koala Gardens is the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, originally established as a private facility in 1987 and

The Mannheim Christmas Market is one of the largest and oldest traditional Christmas markets in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and is a central event in the run-up to Christmas. It takes place in a unique setting, namely around the imposing water

The former free mountain town and present-day health resort of St. Andreasberg is located in the district of Goslar. Thanks to its location in the Harz Mountains, St. Andreasberg is very popular with skiers in the winter. But even when there’s no snow,

The Magdeburg Zoological Garden is beautifully laid out in a 20-hectare park. In this zoo about 900 animals from 200 species have a home. The animals come from all five continents and there is much to discover. Children up to 15 years have free admission

The love of folk festivals in Lower Bavaria is unbroken - as evidenced by the many festivals that take place throughout the state between April and October. As the third weekend in October approaches, the series of folk festivals in Bavaria comes to a

Only about 20 km north of Hansa-Park, along the coastal strip, you will find Noah's Ark Zoo not a kilometre from the Baltic Sea since 1976. A small number of species (approx. 50) find enough space and exercise on an area of around 10 hectares. In its

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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Do you love the film Cars? Route 66 feeling is your motto in life? Then Disney Hotel Santa Fe is the right place for you. You can spend the night of your life in countless bright and colourful rooms, because with numerous Cars motifs on the walls and in

The Wolfsburg shooting festival was held for the first time in 1951, has since moved several times, but has been held in the Allerpark since 1980. With around 400,000 visitors, it describes itself as "the largest folk festival between the Harz Mountains

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as