When the maritime atmosphere of the Elbe blends with the historic charm of the imperial city, Tangermünde celebrates its popular harbour festival. The waterfront promenade and the historic harbour basin are then transformed into a lively festival area

The Dresden Showmen's Association is the organiser of the large Dresden folk festivals (Dresdner Rummel) which take place on the "Pieschener Allee" fairground. In spring there is the "Spring Festival", in summer the "Bird's Meadow" and finally the

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

The third oldest zoo in Switzerland has been welcoming visitors since 1929. On an area of 28 hectares (2020), which has almost doubled since 2006 from 15 hectares, there are over 375 species of animals that are native to the world. The enclosures are

Less than five kilometres from the Tatralandia water park, in Liptovský Mikuláš and thus about 280 km from Bratislava, lies the new indoor park Fantázia Liptov Park, which will open in 2022. It is aimed primarily at families with younger children and

For five days, from Friday to Tuesday, Esens is always characterised by the Schützenfest on the second weekend in July. The "fifth season" begins. Shooting festival fans traditionally get in the mood on Friday at the square concert followed by a

The Salzburg Christmas Market, as it is known throughout the world today, has been around since 1974. Every year, the market opens with a festive ceremony on the Thursday before the first Sunday in Advent and closes its doors again on January 1. From

The Spremberger Heimatfest in August, with over 30,000 visitors every year, has a high status in the south of Brandenburg among the folk festivals in the region and beyond. The unique island and valley location of the town is what makes Spremberg/Grodk

The Ismaning Folk Festival is a traditional Bavarian festival that fills the fairground at Hain with life and is known for its cosy, almost family-like atmosphere. It usually takes place in June and is a central meeting place for the citizens of the

The Freiburg Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric and traditional markets in Baden-Württemberg and is a highlight of the winter events calendar in this charming Black Forest town. It takes place mainly on the historic Town Hall Square and