In 1995, L'Aquàrium Barcelona opened in the old port of Barcelona, less than a thousand metres from Barcelona Zoo. In 2001, L'Aquàrium was extended by one floor to present permanent exhibitions to visitors. Around 450 different animal species live in

If there’s one thing the people of Gevelsberg know how to do, it’s a fair – and because the big bash in June is still far too far off, the town treats itself to a proper adrenaline rush with the ‘Frühkirmes’ to get things going. It’s the

After Croatia's first theme park opened in July 2017, six years later it was time to build a water park less than 2 kilometres from the Adriatic coast right next to Dalmaland. On the route between Zadar (around 30 kilometres to the north) and Split

The Annaberg Christmas Market in Annaberg-Buchholz is one of the highlights of the Ore Mountains Christmas tradition and is known for its particularly traditional and cozy atmosphere. It takes place in front of the imposing St. Anne's Church, the

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

The Düdelsheim Market, affectionately known in the region as the ‘Dilsemer Määrt’, is one of the largest and most traditional folk festivals in the Wetterau region. Over four days, it combines a traditional market with a modern amusement park and

The Butzbach Katharinenmarkt is a centuries-old and important folk festival in the Hessian town of Butzbach, which traditionally takes place every autumn. This four-day event offers a varied programme that combines the historic Krammarkt with modern

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a

An amusement park to suit the taste of children, with themed worlds on the Wild West, pirates and dinosaurs.

In addition, the park offers a great location on a mountain slope, which some attractions know how to use.

Whether water rides, themed rides or a

Every year, on the last weekend in September, the Rees funfair takes place in the historic town centre of Rees from Saturday to Tuesday. Starting at the bus station ‘Vor dem Delltor’, the funfair stretches along Dellstraße to the market square in