In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

In Schieder-Schwalenberg in the district of Lippe in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Funtastico family park is located on Lake Schiedersee, also known as Emmerstausee. Around 30 different attractions and rides await visitors young and old at the Funtastico

Since 2006, there has been a Wiegand mountain coaster in Latemar, about 30 km from Bolzano. It is over 700 meters long. You can also go hiking in the region in summer and skiing in winter.

In the Hanseatic city of Wismar on the Baltic Sea coast in beautiful Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you will find the Mumpitz indoor play park. Spread over 3000 square metres on two levels, a wide variety of attractions such as the smoke-spewing climbing

If you fancy a relaxing trip into nature, Leipzig Wildlife Park in the Connewitz district is just the ticket. Covering around 42 hectares of woodland and meadows, you can experience native wildlife up close – from roe deer, wild boar and red deer to

A small, very nice water park with many interesting slides.

Children can let off steam in two water playgrounds, and if you don't want to slide, you can float in the wave pool.

If you're looking for a change from the sea, you're in good hands here, because

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

The Coco Park indoor playground is located in Saint-Avold in the French department of Moselle in the Grand Est region, around 45 km from Metz and just a few kilometres from the German border. In addition to the classics of any indoor play park such as

The Dippemess is Frankfurt's largest and oldest public festival and takes place twice a year. Showmen and market traders of all kinds can be found on the festival square on Ratsweg. Carousels, chain rides, roller coasters, everything is there and, of

The Gallusmarkt in Kirchheim unter Teck is a traditional event lasting several days, which transforms the entire half-timbered town into a lively festival site every autumn, continuing a centuries-old tradition. Although the actual market, one of the