The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

In the Saxon district of Zwickau in the municipality of Callenberg, about 25 km west of Zwickau, you will find the Oberwald Reservoir recreation area, which was created in 1982 from what was once the largest nickel ore deposit in Central Europe. Today

Just a stone's throw from Parc Astérix and partly overlooking the Tonnerre 2 Zeus roller coaster, you will find the 4-star Hotel Les Quais de Lutèc. With its fairytale location on the banks of a river, this hotel, built in the style of an old town, will

The Kiliani folk festival takes place every year for two weeks from the beginning to the middle of July on the Talavera. With about 80 showmen and about 900,000 visitors, it is the largest folk festival in Lower Franconia and remains one of the most

You can toboggan on the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate in Hilscheid near Thalfang (Trier is about 50 kilometres to the west by car), on the Erbeskopf. This mountain in Hunsrück is just over 26 kilometres from the Moselle. Here you can

65km as the crow flies north of Bordeaux, directly on the Atlantic coast with a view of the Biscay, lies the Zoo de la Palmyre on the edge of Les Mathes. The zoo was opened in 1966 and extends between two forests on an area of 18 hectares. According to

Knies Children's Zoo in Rapperswil on Lake Zurich is much more than a traditional zoo – it is a place where closeness, encounters and learning are the focus. Since its opening in 1962, it has become a popular destination for families, combining the

The animal paradise Wildpark schwarze Berge has existed in the south of Hamburg since 1969. More than 100 animal species live on an area of 50 hectares and the wildlife park specialises in European domestic and wild animals.

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The Incredible Pizza Company in Tulsa is a huge indoor leisure paradise that perfectly combines games, fun and delicious food. As soon as you walk in, you can feel the lively atmosphere: colourful lights, cheerful music and lots of attractions invite you

Every year, thousands of visitors come to the "Stänichä Kerwa" church fair in Steinach (Thuringia). This unique combination of church fair, market day and cultural event has existed for many years. Nowadays, a large number of market traders are present