In 1926 the larger of the two Saarland zoos opened for the first time in Neunkirchen. Over 140 animal species are presented on an area of around 20 hectares, with the focus being on Asian animals such as the Chinese tree chipmunk, the Asian elephant or

In the Hessian science city of Darmstadt, or rather in Weiterstadt, just a few minutes' drive from the A5 motorway, you will find the Keller-Ranch animal sanctuary. The aim of the Keller-Ranch is to take in old, rejected, abandoned and unwanted animals,

With around 500,000 visitors, the funfair in Hoorn is one of the largest funfair events in the Netherlands. Approx. 75 showmen stand with their attractions all over the city centre and provide a great atmosphere.

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The largest of the three Gullivers Parks offer plenty of variety for the whole family.

Wooden roller coaster, wild water slide, lots of flat rides and kiddy rides fill the day with lots of fun.

If you don't want to explore the park on foot, you can do so

The zoo in Slottsskogen is one of the oldest in Sweden. It is open all year round and admission is free.

With a focus on tame and wild Nordic animals, Slottsskogen aims to bring children and adults closer to the animal life around us. Here you can see

The Playmobil FunPark takes children into the world of Playmobil. What we know from our children's rooms in miniature format can be found here in large format and can often be walked on or climbed on.

Here, children can be active all day long without

The October market is the largest market in Nastatt and a traditional market with a history dating back to the 17th century.

The October market takes place every year on the 4th weekend in October. It kicks off on the opening evening with a torchlight

A well-balanced amusement park awaits you with attractions for young and old.

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- by bus - The festival site can be reached by all public transport lines after changing at the New Town Hall to the RBO/ESKA buses in the

Twice a year, the Fleckenmarkt takes place in Cuxhaven on the Ritzebüttel market square.

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By public transport - Cuxhaven railway station, then approx. 700m on foot.

By car - venue: square at the Ritzebüttel church.

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The Leineweber Market is Bielefeld's oldest and therefore most traditional city festival. Every year at the end of May, the city centre of Bielefeld becomes an open-air event stage. Visitors from all over East Westphalia-Lippe then enjoy an extremely