In the centre of Amsterdam, a 5-minute walk from the Dam or a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, you will find The Amsterdam Dungeon, a chamber of horrors that opened in 2005. Take a journey through 500 years of Amsterdam's terrifying past.

Mainz-Kastel Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and children in the Mainz-Kastel district of Wiesbaden. Nestled in the idyllic Petersberg biotope, the park offers a natural environment with a diverse range of animals, including

In the former Electoral Palatinate residential city of Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg, known for its university founded in the 14th century and Heidelberg Castle from the Renaissance period, in the middle of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you

A colourful programme for young and old awaits you again in the old town and on the banks of the Elbe. Small and large music groups from the region will be performing on the stages.

There will also be a medieval market on the castle hill this year.

The

Since 1962, the folk festival has been held on the fairground at the ESC site. Annually changing rides and attractions provide variety, and the festival hall is there every year. There, changing bands provide the necessary atmosphere every day.

Not far from the Slovakian border, a mountain coaster awaits you in Čeladná, a community of just under 3,000 souls in the Czech Republic. This coaster, which has only been around since 2019, has a track of more than 800 metres. To get here, you drive

The funfair is located in the town centre and offers around 25 attractions with rides and treats for the whole family.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Horst-Sevenum railway station (distance 3.3 km)

- by bus - Doolgaardstraat bus stop

Green Valley Farm is a family-friendly theme park that combines nature, animals and fun in a unique way. Here you will experience a relaxing day trip in a rural setting, perfect for families with children of all ages.

Numerous animal encounters await you

The SEA LIFE Hannover is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

In Sandusky, the secret capital of horror in the US state of Ohio, you will find the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center. Here you will not only learn to be scared and shiver at Halloween time. All year round, you'll find the Ghostly Manor Haunted House, which