On the way from Chemnitz towards Prague, just 19 kilometres after the German-Czech border, lies the Czech Republic's largest zoo on the outskirts of Chomutov / Komotau. Since its opening in 1975, the zoo has grown to a stately size of 112 ha and is home

The first big spring market of the year in the Emsland-East Frisian region takes place in May on the Untender market square in Papenburg. The traditional May market opens its doors to all visitors who fancy a funfair.

‘Every day from 2 pm, market

In Nideggen-Schmidt in the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the popular destination for animal lovers and families, the Schmidt wildlife park. Open to visitors since 1968 and still family-owned by the Scheidtweiler family, the

The Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market is one of the most fascinating and atmospheric events of the pre-Christmas season, transforming Esslingen's picturesque half-timbered old town into a double winter wonderland. The incomparable magic of

The Nuremberg Zoo was opened on the outskirts of the city in 1912 on an area of 65 hectares. There are many endangered species among the 300 animal species. In extensive forest parks, visitors can see animals such as ibex or Prince Alfred deer, and in

The Rottweiler Volksfest takes place in June. It is a traditional city festival that promises ‘fun for young and old’.

What you can expect:

Fairground at the stadium: The central location of the event is the fairground at Stadionstraße 40. This is where

The Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in the entire European Union and was inaugurated on February 14, 2003, in Valencia. Covering approximately 110,000 square meters, it is home to more than 20,000 specimens representing some 650 different species:

In Buttes, Neuchâtel, about 85 kilometres west of Bern, a 1,200-metre-long Alpine coaster has been waiting for you since 2004. An exceptionally beautiful view and a fast ride, where you can individually influence the speed using the brake lever, make a

The Hemsbach Winter Magic at Lake Wiesensee is a modern event concept that extends the contemplative atmosphere of the Advent season well into the new year. While traditional Christmas markets usually end on Christmas Eve, this event in January and

Kennywood was opened back in 1899 and can therefore look back on a very long history. In 2007, the park was sold to the Spanish group Parques Reunidos and has belonged to Herschend Family Entertainment since March 2025. Divided into several themed areas