In 1971 the Apenheul Zoo opened on an area of 11 hectares in Apeldoorn. Contrary to the usual variety of animals in other institutions, Apenheul has specialized in keeping primates. There are over 60 different types of monkeys in the park. A special

In 1965, the vivarium in Darmstadt was opened at its current location. It is named after the aquarium and terrarium hall, which also contains a large part of the biodiversity. Although the vivarium is one of the small zoos in Germany with an area of

In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool North Pier amusement park, one of a total of three piers in the town, directly on the Irish Sea. The pier, which opened in 1863 and

Just a few kilometres north of Halle an der Saale and three quarters of an hour's drive from Leipzig, Saxony-Anhalt has had an Alpine coaster with a descent of over 500 metres since 2002. On the southern slope of the Petersberg, this coaster winds its

The German-American Friendship Festival in Wiesbaden is considered one of the most important intercultural events in Hesse and is a fixed fixture in the state capital's calendar of events. It is much more than a traditional folk festival; it is a

The Tinnum Animal Park on Sylt is a popular attraction for families and animal lovers. Located near Tinnum, the park offers a beautiful setting to observe and learn about various animal species. The park is home to a variety of animals, including native

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

Today's Donatus-Mai-Kirmes originated over 200 years ago. Named after the patron saint of St Martin's Church, St Donatus, today's nationally renowned fair originated from the Donatus Festival, which was first held in 1784.

St Donatus is regarded as the

The fair is spread throughout the city of Uden and takes place on the following squares: Botermarkt, Nieuwe Markt, Markt, Mondriaanplein, Bevrijdingspark. The Bevrijdingspark is home to a family and children's fair, the largest in the Netherlands. But

The Roosendaal Fair is a major folk festival in the Netherlands and, with around 250,000 visitors and approximately 100 attractions, ranks among the top five largest fairs in the country. It attracts visitors from across the region.

The fair stretches