In the north of Osnabrück, the Nettebad is operated by the public utility company. Originally opened in 1883 as a river swimming pool, the baths have changed over the years. In the mid-1970s, an outdoor pool was added; the Nettebad was rebuilt in its

The Nuremberg Winter Village with its Ferris wheel has established itself as a popular and atmospheric addition to the famous Christkindlesmarkt, inviting visitors to enjoy the magic of winter far away from the hustle and bustle of the old town. The

When a Ferris wheel suddenly appears in the sky next to the cathedral and Speyer's fairground is transformed into a colourful fairground after a long, cold winter, Speyer once again invites visitors to its spring fair. In addition to a large number of

In the Bavarian city of Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany, you will find Augsburg Zoo, which was opened in 1937 as the "Park of the German Animal World" and later renamed. Around 1230 animals from over 240 species live here on an area of 20

The Ocean Wave has dropped anchor at a large lighthouse.

Visitors can climb it and have an enchanting view over Ocean Wave and wave park.

Step by step the spiral staircase winds up the lighthouse for brave pirates big and small.

Again and again, portholes

The Michaeliskirmes in Gütersloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place in the heart of the city, around the market square and in the adjacent streets. The festival is known for its lively atmosphere and attracts visitors from all over the

The Lindau Fair is a traditional folk festival that transforms the entire island town on Lake Constance into a lively fairground at the beginning of November. This multi-day event looks back on centuries of history, as it originally served as a grocer's

Stay overnight in the heart of Efteling – this has been possible at the Efteling Grand Hotel since August 2025. The Grand Hotel extends over seven floors and, with 644 beds in 144 suites and themed rooms, offers plenty of space for its guests, making

In Anif, just a handful of kilometres south of Salzburg, lies Salzburg Zoo. Opened in 1961 as the "Alpenzoo Hellabrunn", it has also been called the zoo or Zoo Hellabrunn over the years. The zoo itself is home to animals of around 150 species, divided

Portugal’s oldest zoo is located in Lisbon. It is situated north of the city center in Sete Rios, just a few hundred meters from the Parque Recreativo do Alto da Serafina. It opened in 1884 and was moved to its current location in 1905. Spanning 26