Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

In Lausanne on Lake Geneva, Switzerland's fourth largest city, you will find Europe's largest freshwater show aquarium vivarium, AQUATIS Lausanne, which opened on 21 October 2017. On around 3,500 square metres, you will find around 10,000 fish, around

The Pforzheim Wildlife Park has been located in Pforzheim in Baden-Württemberg, on the northern edge of the Black Forest, since 1968. Around 400 animals from around 70 species live on the 16.5 hectare site of the wildlife park. In addition to the axis

The town of Kaltenkirchen usually organises its traditional fair with around 80 shops on the fairground, Norderstraße, on the first weekend in September.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Kaltenkirchen railway station (distance to the

The Zoo de Cerza in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, opened as recently as 1986. Spread across 70 hectares, it is home to 120 species and approximately 1,500 animals. The animals living here come from all five continents. Visitors can admire the diverse array

Mondo Verde in Landgraaf takes you on a journey around the world – in just one day. The special park combines lovingly designed themed gardens, animal areas and varied rides to create a relaxing experience for the whole family.

As you walk through the

20 kilometres from the sea and about 50 kilometres north of Rennes, the French theme park Cobac Park is located on an area of 12 hectares. It was first opened in 1975 as a theme park in Mesnil-Roc'h ( Lanhélin ) in Ille-et-Vilaine. Around thirty

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

Geesthacht is in the starting blocks for an exciting spring market. It offers a wealth of attractions and amusements for young and old. From exciting rides and thrilling games to traditional fairground delicacies, there is something to suit every taste.

During the Whitsun market, the small village of Angelbachtal suddenly becomes very big. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the Kraichgau and want to attend this unique festival every year. There is something for everyone, starting with a market, a