On the way from Chemnitz towards Prague, just 19 kilometres after the German-Czech border, lies the Czech Republic's largest zoo on the outskirts of Chomutov / Komotau. Since its opening in 1975, the zoo has grown to a stately size of 112 ha and is home

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

The Michaeliskirmes in Gütersloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place in the heart of the city, around the market square and in the adjacent streets. The festival is known for its lively atmosphere and attracts visitors from all over the

The Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko, which was opened in 1959 and is the oldest amusement park in Poland, was renamed Legendia after its fundamental renovation by the Dutch design company Jora Vision.

With the Lech Coaster, the park’s fourth roller coaster

In the French town of Métabief in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, which is primarily known as a winter sports resort, you will find the La Luge des Cimes Alpine Coaster, which has been open all year round since 14 July 2022. The 710-metre-long

The Luna Park in Avignon is a traditional funfair that brings life and colour to the historic papal city every year during the winter holidays. The event usually takes place between mid-February and mid-March and transforms the Allées de l'Oulle,

During Advent, the Bremerhaven Christmas market transforms the city centre of this maritime town into an extensive, enchanting Christmas wonderland that combines maritime flair with festive cheer. The market mainly stretches along

Text folgtThe fair takes place three times a year on the Karlsruhe fairgrounds. In April as the Easter Spring Festival (Kleine Mess), in May the Frühjahsmess' and in October the Herbstmess'. Many showmen ensure lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Even

In 2023, the German-American festival will be revived on the former airfield site near Pfaffengrund (Heidelberg). The origin of this festival was the Patrick Henry Village, about 4 km away. Numerous showmen and a great supporting programme is announced.

The Barthelmarkt in Oberstimm, a district of Manching in the administrative district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, is the fourth largest folk festival in Upper Bavaria in terms of visitor numbers (as of 2019) and one of the oldest folk festivals in