Platypuses are a peculiarity in the animal kingdom, because on the one hand they are mammals, but on the other hand they lay eggs. To save the platypus population in Australia, Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary was opened to the public for the first time in

Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston opened in 2006 and covers an area of 26 acres. It offers a great abundance of thrill slides and even has a former world record holder of the world's tallest water coaster, called "Masiv Monster Blaster." However, the

The Wissen Schützenfest is known for its large amusement park, which delights visitors to the festival year after year with both tried-and-tested and new attractions.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Wissen railway station (distance to

Ready for some great funfair days: Rinteln on the Weser is set for a great time on the first weekend in November. The traditional fair attracts visitors from near and far to the historic old town centre.

This well-known event with over 100 showmen and

In addition to the Cranger Kirmes, the Cranger Weihnachtszauber (Cranger Christmas Magic) takes place every year in November/December. Here, in addition to the combination of funfair and Christmas market, you can marvel at one of the largest mobile

Since 1962, the folk festival has been held on the fairground at the ESC site. Annually changing rides and attractions provide variety, and the festival hall is there every year. There, changing bands provide the necessary atmosphere every day.

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Enger (Herford district) is the social highlight in the Widukindstadt event calendar and attracts visitors from across the East Westphalia-Lippe region every year on the first weekend in May. The festival extends across the

The Big Banana – Fun Park in Coffs Harbour, Australia, is a colorful, iconic theme park that offers you fun, action, and an Australian holiday feel. Around the famous giant banana you will experience a varied park that is very popular, especially with

The Offenbach Christmas market, which stretches across Aliceplatz and Stadthof, is known for its festive atmosphere and long opening hours, which traditionally last until just before the turn of the year. The market is characterised by thousands of LED

The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from