In 1966, the Aachen Zoo Euregiozoo opened between the districts of Beverau and Forst in the south of Aachen. More than 200 animal species live in an area of almost 9 hectares, which has grown steadily in recent years. In addition to numerous native

* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

With around 500,000 visitors, the folk festival on the banks of the Main is considered the largest in the south-eastern Rhine-Main area.

Tuesday = family day with reduced prices.

Fireworks around 10.30 p.m. on the opening day and on the last day.

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The Kiel Christmas Market is a diverse ensemble spread across the city centre, divided into several unique themed areas in the central squares.

The heart of the festivities is the Kiel Christmas Village on Rathausplatz. It has a particularly romantic,

At the Vlotho Bridge Market, young and old get their money's worth. Fast-paced rides and funfair nostalgia under Vlotho's bridge. Three days of fun! Even if it rains, a good mood is guaranteed.

Vlotho's retailers invite you to the spring awakening on

The Schützenplatz in Hanover covers a total area of 10 hectares, making it one of the largest festival sites in Germany. The tradition of the festival dates back to the 15th century, and it is now the largest Schützenfest in the world with over 1

Every year, numerous visitors look forward to the traditional folk festival in Central Hesse. Many great rides ensure lots of fun and variety for the guests.

Important dates:

Thursday: family day (50% discount on rides, 20% discount on running and show

Wild roller coasters, eventful days and a large theme park that the whole family can experience and enjoy.

Experience the world's first 14 inversions roller coaster "The Smiler" or plunge into the depths with Oblivion.

Children have their own theme area in

Hofis Erlebnispark, a new family attraction in Bavarian Swabia, has opened on the site of the former Westerncity in Dasing. Located directly off the A8 near Augsburg, the approximately 5.7-hectare family amusement park in Bavaria has been welcoming

Wild Adventures Theme Park is located in Valdosta in the US state of Georgia on Interstate 75. Operated by Herschend Family Entertainment, the 67-hectare leisure and theme park, which also has a water park and a large zoo area, was opened in 1996 as