In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

On the northern edge of the Ruhr region, between Recklinghausen and Haltern am See, lies the town of Oer-Erkenschwick. You will find the Maritimo Wellness Resort there as a “break on your doorstep”. The adventure pool is divided into a wellness area

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

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,

For well over 400 years, the Peine Free Shoot has been celebrated, the biggest festival of the year for Peine. The festival has been opened with a large fireworks display since 1966. In addition to the many showmen and rides on the Schützenplatz, many

In the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen, or rather in Stein am Rhein, west of Lake Constance and in the north-east of Switzerland, you will find Ticiland, which opened on 10 October 2020. Open all year round, the indoor amusement park offers a wide range of

The Rheinbach May Fair takes place on the Prümer Wall and in Pützstraße. There is fun for young and old throughout the fairground. Exhibitors with fairground rides, children's carousels and a variety of stalls with savoury and sweet treats present a

Ahoy there, landlubber! – Right on the doorstep of Nigloland theme park, the themed Hôtel des Pirates awaits you with a unique pirate atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, this family-friendly hotel transports you into a world of maritime adventure,

The Europa-Park Hotel Castillo Alcazar will transport you directly to the world of a medieval castle. As soon as you enter, you will feel the special atmosphere of thick walls, towers and warm light – perfect to start or end your Europa Park adventure in

The Coburg Spring Festival - which can now look back on decades of tradition - opens its doors every year on Coburg's Ketschenanger.

Lots of attractive rides, musical entertainment and a large selection of festival catering offer plenty of fun. So, pack