In 1966, the Aachen Zoo Euregiozoo opened between the districts of Beverau and Forst in the south of Aachen. More than 200 animal species live in an area of almost 9 hectares, which has grown steadily in recent years. In addition to numerous native

The oldest zoo in Portugal is in Lisbon. North of the city centre in Sete Rios, just a few hundred metres from Parque Recreativo do Alto da Serafina, is Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa. Opened in 1884 and moved to its present location in 1905, the zoo covers

In Watford, about 34 km from London, you can visit the studios where Harry Potter was partly filmed. An exciting tour awaits you from start to finish. At the beginning, everything starts with a small film, then it goes on to the famous great hall. Then

Every year, the Lichtenfels Schützenfest is a hearty affair. From hearty Franconian beer and food delicacies in the cosy Schützengarten with traditional live music to the classic confectionery stalls, nothing is left to be desired here. A number of

The Graz Autumn Fair is not only a traditional trade fair, but also a large folk festival with an impressive amusement park. The park is a central meeting place for families and adrenaline junkies, offering a wide range of rides that cover a large part

Chosen by Forbes Traveler as one of the 15 best zoos in the world and even found in the world's top 10 zoos by Tripadvisor, ZooParc de Beauval is always worth a visit. Located halfway between Tours and Bourges, the 40-hectare zoo, which opened in 1980 -

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Bartholomäusmarkt in Bad Ems is one of the oldest and largest folk festivals in the region and has a long tradition dating back to 1379.

The festival is a mixture of a large funfair, folk festival and entertainment programme that lasts several days

Every year at the beginning of August, around 50 amusement, 50 catering and 60 trade show businesses as well as 180 stallholders gather around the Königsberg on an area of around 10 hectares. "Das" Arolser Kram- und Viehmarkt - the largest folk festival

Just a few kilometres from Northern Ireland's capital Belfast and around 170 kilometres from Dublin lies a piece of land that is wooded and has a river running through it and is one of the largest community and environmental projects in Europe. Since