On 1 May, in addition to the amazement of the O-Parade, there is also fun at the fair in Genk, which always takes place from the end of April to mid-May. In total, there are more than 100 attractions and stalls in the area along the Dieplaan and

Just a few kilometres north of Halle an der Saale and three quarters of an hour's drive from Leipzig, Saxony-Anhalt has had an Alpine coaster with a descent of over 500 metres since 2002. On the southern slope of the Petersberg, this coaster winds its

Surrounded by deep forests and sunny meadows, at the easternmost point of Germany lies a very unusual (if not crazy) theme park with adventures to experience and touch - in the middle of nature.

A park full of green-curled adventure wilderness with over

The Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park is located in Frankfurt an der Oder in Brandenburg, right on the border with Poland. Around 300 animals from over 30 species live on the 16-hectare site of the wildlife park, which was built on a former shooting range

In the heart of the Ruhr area you can go on a "world tour in one day". In this zoo, which is especially designed close to nature, you can experience the worlds of Alaska, Africa and Asia with more than 900 animals in over 100 species on more than 30

Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.

The showmen once again invite their guests to this year's autumn market for the second big fair. They offer different attractions for young and old and provide the right thrills. Those who can't wait until the Aurich Christmas Magic with bratwurst,

The leisure and adventure park Rasti-Land is ideal for families with children up to about 12 years old.

There is something for everyone among the 40 or so attractions in the family-friendly park: the freefall tower makes your tummy tingle when you

In the southwest of France, in the Dordogne, lies the Parc Jacquou . A leisure park with a large water area in the middle of the park. Here the whole family can let off steam on the various rides or use the large water slides in the middle of the park.

Eckenhagen Monkey and Bird Park, which opened on May 1, 1981, is located halfway between Gummersbach and Olpe, just a few kilometers from the conveniently located Autobahn 4. The largest private zoo in North Rhine-Westphalia offers a mixture of animal