Based on a first zoo from 1770, the first zoo was opened in 1972 under the Franco government in the Spanish capital Madrid. In 1997, the zoo was sold to Parques Reunidos, which operates the Weltvogelpark Walsrode, Movie Park Germany and Tropical Island

You will find over 130 animal species in Thuringia's oldest zoo (opened in 1959), the Erfurt Zoo. The area of 63 hectares is shared by vultures in the Geier Valley, deer in the deer forest and lions in the lion savannah. In addition, you will find large

According to the organisers, the Lullusfest is the oldest folk festival in Germany and the world. Its origins go back to the year 852, the name "Lullusfest" has existed since 1326, and the festival now attracts around 500,000 visitors a year.

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The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest and largest in Germany, with origins dating back to the late 14th century. It stretches picturesquely across Römerberg, Paulsplatz and Mainkai, with the historic backdrop of the Römer and its

Just 3 kilometres as the crow flies from the Austrian border, around 20 km from Villach and around 80 km from Ljubljana, the exciting Alpine world of Kranjska Gora awaits you. In winter you can go skiing here and in summer a 1.5 km long mountain coaster

The Mainfest in Frankfurt, located directly on the banks of the Main, transforms the city into a lively meeting place that brings together young and old.

With a colourful mix of traditional fairground rides, delicious regional food and a varied cultural

In the French municipality of Villarodin-Bourget in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is best known for the winter sports resort of La Norma, the Alpine Coaster Luge 4 saisons - Norma Loops is located at an altitude of 1350 metres at the foot of

The Magic Noël event in Levallois-Perret is much more than just a Christmas market; it is an immersive winter festival that transforms the town on the outskirts of Paris into a glittering fairy-tale world. While many Parisian suburbs tend to hold

The Foire d'Halloween (Halloween Fair) at Tour & Taxis in Brussels is a spectacular event lasting several days, which transforms the entire site into a unique, enchanting and spooky Halloween festival at the end of October. The event is designed as a

The Hohenfels folk festival takes place on the Hohenfels military training area in 92366 Hohenfels in the Upper Palatinate. Hohenfels is located between Neumarkt and Regensburg.

The musical programme offers a wide range from traditional Bavarian music to