Dublin Zoo, located in the Irish capital of Dublin, is the fourth-oldest zoo in the world. It was opened on September 1, 1831, by the Zoological Society of Dublin with 46 mammals and 72 birds, which were donated by the London Zoo. Today, the 28-hectare

The first independent Peppa Pig theme park in the world opened its doors for the first time in February 2022 right next to Legoland Florida and is also part of the Merlin Group. So it is also the first time that preschool children have their own park.

Originally started as a pancake restaurant (for Berliners: egg pancakes), Speelparadijs Pannenkoekenhuis, located about 15 kilometres east of Apeldoorn in the province of Gelderland, has developed into a small theme park for families with young children.

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

The adventure park Ziegenhagen is a park for the whole family, but adrenalin junkies will not find what they are looking for here. But you can find all the classics that are really fun, like a butterfly and a Luna Loop. Also many fairy tales are brought

In 2021, Armenia's largest amusement park in this region opened on 276,000 square meters. Over 30 million US dollars were invested in the first year and many more are to follow. Compared to Europe, this doesn't seem like much, but if you compare it with

The Titania bathing, sauna and wellness paradise is located just outside Augsburg. Here you can do something good for your body in a beautiful atmosphere in various saunas. You can have fun both indoors and outdoors in beautifully themed pools and on

In spring, summer and autumn, the grounds at Halle Gartlage are transformed into a colourful fairground for 10 days. The area on Bohmter Straße attracts around 200,000 visitors during this time. On action and family days, rides and catering offer

Twice a year, the large folk festival takes place on the Square of Friendship between Peoples.

Travel information:

By car - Platz der Völkerfreundschaft - parking directly at the festival site, day ticket 2.00 euros.

By public transport - tram lines 4, 5

The Hochheim market is the event of the year and is known far beyond the city limits. It takes place on the first weekend after All Souls' Day and lasts five days. This special mixture of folk festival, fair and funfair is unique in Germany.

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