The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

The funfair takes place at the harbour on the ‘Waalkade’.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Tiel railway station (distance 1.6 km)

- by bus - bus stop Voetveer

By car:

- Venue: Waalkade Tiel

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Havendijk 13)

-

The Walter Zoo has been located in Gossau in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen, just 16 kilometres west of the canton's capital, St. Gallen, since 1961. Around 900 animals from over 100 species live on the 5.5-hectare zoo grounds. In addition to a petting

A colourful programme for young and old awaits you again in the old town and on the banks of the Elbe. Small and large music groups from the region will be performing on the stages.

There will also be a medieval market on the castle hill this year.

The

A safari park with an adjoining amusement arena, which offers a small but fine selection of attractions. A Log Flume, a Tivoli roller coaster and a Ferris wheel are also part of the offer.

In addition, the animals are the highlight of the park. In

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

Discover everything that belongs to the funfair in Ettelbrück: duck fishing, bumper cars, shooting range, candy floss, roasted almonds and much more

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ettelbruck railway station (approx. 1 km on foot to

The Gillamoos is our favourite time of year. It takes place every year from Thursday to Monday around the first Sunday in September on the Gillamoos meadow in Abensberg. Our Lower Bavarian fair is known for its hearty Bavarian specialities, rustic

Since June 2025, a place full of magic and discovery has been waiting for you in the beautiful Münsterland region, more precisely in Olfen, about 20 kilometres northeast of Recklinghausen and 33 kilometres southwest of Münster: the Grimpinger Hof –