The largest animal stock, the most species-rich representation and the oldest zoo in Switzerland: all this is combined in the Zoological Garden Basel. Numerous animals have been presented on an area of around 11 hectares in Basel since it opened in 1874.

With around 500,000 visitors, the folk festival on the banks of the Main is considered the largest in the south-eastern Rhine-Main area.

Tuesday = family day with reduced prices.

Fireworks around 10.30 p.m. on the opening day and on the last day.

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The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

On the weekend before St John's Day (24 June), the people of Lorsch celebrate their oldest traditional festival: the four-day St John's Festival. A fairground and a creative market are set up on Karolingerplatz, idyllically situated at the foot of the

The Jakobimarkt has been held in Schwäbisch Hall at the end of July for over 800 years. It is one of the oldest markets in the region and offers many attractions: An amusement park and a market with many great offers.

Grocer's market

From Saturday to

The funfair with around 50 showmen takes place in the Vallee d'Oeting car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Forbach station (900 metres away)

By car:

- Venue: Vallee d'Oeting car park

Parking facilities:

- Surrounding streets

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With the May Market and the Autumn Market, there are funfairs twice a year in Pirmasens on the Meßplatz. In addition to various showmen with their rides, there is also live music in the beer garden, a market and a fireworks display.

For many Gunzenhausen residents, the month of September is traditionally the best time of the year. The Kerwa is just around the corner and the fifth season begins.

Our Kerwa is a living and vibrant tradition that has nothing to hide from any festival in

From 08.04.23 to 23.04.23 there is an Easter fair in Wuppertal. On Carnaper Platz in Wuppertal-Barmen, the showmen put on a colourful programme for the guests. Whether you want to go round and round in Break Dance or Blue Power Polyp, high in Sun Wheel,

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as