Since 1956, over 150 species of animals have been at home in the Saarland capital Saarbrücken on 13 hectares. Here, for example, tapirs live in the South America House, reptiles such as giant tortoises in the Tropicarium and giraffes and antelopes in

The Cocodrilo Park reptile zoo is located in Los Corralillos on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, off the north-west coast of Africa. Around 300 Nile crocodiles up to 5 metres long live here. Several show feedings take place every day, where visitors

In Schieder-Schwalenberg in the district of Lippe in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Funtastico family park is located on Lake Schiedersee, also known as Emmerstausee. Around 30 different attractions and rides await visitors young and old at the Funtastico

Every August, the Zomerkermis Zwolle transforms the historic Hanseatic city into a dazzling spectacle and is one of the most atmospheric funfairs in the Netherlands. What makes this fair so special is its location in the medieval city centre: the rides

When colourful lights brightly illuminate Lüneburg's night sky, the wonderful smell of candy floss and roasted almonds fills the air, the loud clanging of cans can be heard and the marshals at the rides loudly call out the finale, then we know it's time

The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber immerses the medieval streets in a winter wonderland straight out of an old fairy tale. When the lights shine on the half-timbered houses and the cobblestones sparkle, the scent of roasted almonds, spicy

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'

Spectacular attractions complemented by real classics. Welcome to the Schweinfurt Folk Festival. Plus varied live music in the festival tents every day.

Opening day - Brilliant fireworks approx. 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday - family afternoon with reduced prices

About 40 km from Bremen, you can experience a combination of play park and wildlife park. Here you can experience both a playground and a fairytale forest. Around 500 different animals await you on 18 hectares.

The Heinerfest in Darmstadt

The Heinerfest is one of the largest city centre festivals in Germany and takes place every year in Darmstadt, Hesse. It is traditionally celebrated on the first weekend in July and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to