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.

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.

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 Pfalzfest is not scheduled to start until 2022. Together with a team from LUKOM, the showman Göbel from Worms as organiser puts on a really big event. Numerous showman colleagues come to Ludwigshafen with their attractions to have a big party here.

In Austria in Vorarlberg there is an Alpinecoaster with a length of over 2500 meters since 2008. There is also much more to experience up on the mountain, including a playground and a Flyingfox.

Krüzen Zoo is located in Krüzen in the Duchy of Lauenburg district, about five kilometres northeast of Lauenburg/Elbe on the B209 in Schleswig-Holstein. The private zoo covers around six hectares and is home to around 600 animals from around 70

The Ochsenfest is much more than just a folk festival in Central Hesse - it is a place for culture, tradition and community. People of all ages come together here to learn, celebrate and create unforgettable experiences. Amidst the festive atmosphere,

With up to 300,000 visitors on the four days of the event, the Simon Juda Market is one of the most important city centre funfairs in Germany. There are up to 220 fairground companies and 30 rides on site.

Travel information:

By public transport - Bus

The funfair takes place in the centre on the Marktterrein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Hilversum railway station (300 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop railway station

By car:

- Venue: Marktterrein

Parking facilities:

- Q-Park Markt

As second park of the Walt Disney Cooperation in Orlando opened Epcot 1982. The park was planned to include international culture and technical innovations. The best know attraction is "Spaceship Earth" which is included in a big shere. The park iteslf