In Ortenburg in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, around 20 kilometres west of the district town of Passau, you will find Irgenöd Zoo. What began in 1975 as a pure bird park has changed over the years and led to the former bird park being renamed

Every year, the Duisburg Christmas market transforms the city centre into an impressive, sparkling sea of lights and is one of the largest Christmas markets in the Ruhr area.

The festive scene stretches along the central shopping streets such as

A leisure park with an attached swimming pool invites you to play and splash around.

There is also a looping roller coaster "Vildkatten" by Pinfari in the amusement park, so there is something not only for the little ones.

The main focus is on families

Amusement park, zoo, Sealife Center as well as shows and events. Everything in one place.

There is something for the whole family and the adrenaline addicts will find exactly what they are looking for in the suspended coaster "Vampire".

Above all, families

In Duisburg Zoo you can discover 9,000 animals from 400 species. The zoo has become famous by having the first permanent and long unique keeping of koalas in Germany. The large tropical hall Rio Negro shows the fascinating world in South America. Here

Island H2O Water Park, which opened in 2019, is located in Kissimmee, Florida, practically within sight of Disney Animal Kingdom. Although in the direct vicinity of the world's largest entertainment company, the park is operated by the Premier Parks, LLC

The Bartholomäusmarkt in Bad Ems is one of the oldest and largest folk festivals in the region and has a long tradition dating back to 1379.

The festival is a mixture of a large funfair, folk festival and entertainment programme that lasts several days

According to the organisers, the Lullusfest is the oldest folk festival in Germany and the world. Its origins go back to the year 852, the name "Lullusfest" has existed since 1326, and the festival now attracts around 500,000 visitors a year.

Travel

The funfair takes place in the centre on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Goes railway station (800 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Westwal (Centrum)

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Oostwal)

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In Wingst, Lower Saxony, in the district of Cuxhaven, around 35 kilometres south of the mouth of the Elbe into the North Sea and just west of the lower reaches of the Baltic Sea, you will find the Wingst play park. Children and adults can romp, play and