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

The fair in Hillegom is not just a simple fair, but the centrepiece of the big autumn festivals (Najaarsfeesten) that transform the town into a lively party zone every year.

When you visit the fair, you can expect a colourful hustle and bustle on Jonkheer

"an island like no other!" - This is how Thorpe Park near London is described. It is considered one of the thrill parks in Europe! The amusement park belongs, like Alton Towers, to the Merlin Entertainment Group. Many roller coasters, such as Saw - The

The Dolfinarium in Harderwijk was opened in 1965 and is now the largest and most visited park with marine animals in Europe. The animals are kept in exemplary conditions, the tanks are species-appropriate and the outdoor enclosures are very large. Many

Directly on the border with Croatia, 115 kilometres east of Ljubljana and only 66 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Aqualuna thermal park is located not far from the associated Olima thermal spa. The outdoor water park surprises its visitors with 10 water

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

Only 10 kilometers west of Bushmills and approximately 100 kilometers north of Belfast (Northern Ireland) is the seaside theme park Curry's Fun Park Portrush. This adventure world was first opened in 1925. With its 100th anniversary, the park delights

Every year on the last weekend before the summer holidays, a rare fellow makes his way to Friedrichshafen: on the Saturday of the festival weekend, the Seehas is rescued from the depths of Lake Constance with drums and trumpets and several ships - giving

The big autumn fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.