The largest animal stock, the most species-rich representation and the oldest zoo in Switzerland: all this is combined in the Zoological Garden Basel. Numerous animals have been presented on an area of around 11 hectares in Basel since it opened in 1874.

Detmold Andreas Fair - over 400 years of funfair tradition

A real mega-event: around 190 showmen in the historic old town and on the Kronenplatz!

Once again this year, the motto is: "Get in, ride along and be there". The entire city centre is turned upside

The Augustuskermis in Sint-Truiden is the city's largest and most traditional folk festival and an annual highlight that attracts thousands of visitors.

The fair transforms the entire city centre into a huge open-air amusement park.

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In Nideggen-Schmidt in the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the popular destination for animal lovers and families, the Schmidt wildlife park. Open to visitors since 1968 and still family-owned by the Scheidtweiler family, the

Two parks for the price of one: That's the Tierpark Bern, or that's the Bärenpark and Dählholzli. Since 1937, Bern has presented more than 225 animal species in its animal and bear park on an area of almost 20 hectares. In addition to the special

Surrounded by deep forests and sunny meadows, at the easternmost point of Germany lies a very unusual (if not crazy) theme park with adventures to experience and touch - in the middle of nature.

A park full of green-curled adventure wilderness with over

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

SEA LIFE Konstanz is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland or the Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circuit and shows animals in a classic setting. For

The Papenburg August Market is a traditional folk festival that is one of the largest funfairs in the Emsland region and has a history dating back over 300 years. It is an integral part of the annual calendar of events in Papenburg.

The festival

Since 1956, the Kirner Kerb has been held on the current fairground on the Kyrau. Around 40 stalls and fairground rides are on site every year. A large beer garden area also invites you to linger.