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.

The oldest zoological garden in the former Czechoslovakia is Liberec Zoo, which is only about 30 kilometres from the German border near Zittau. Its beginnings date back to the end of the 19th century, 1904 is considered the date of its creation and it

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

The Hochschwarzwald Adventure Golf Park is a special destination in the heart of the Black Forest. The park is located in Lenzkirch in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg and is nestled in the region's impressive natural surroundings – perfect for

About 20 kilometres south of the Sunshine Coast and about 85 kilometres north of Brisbane in Queensland, the theme park Aussie World has been located about 6 kilometres from the Pacific coast since 1989. This privately run medium-sized park offers its

Probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town of Emden...

The Emden Schützen- und Volksfest - probably the oldest traditional festival in the seaport town by the sea. Five cheerful days of festivities with hearty music and a folk festival

Knies Children's Zoo in Rapperswil on Lake Zurich is much more than a traditional zoo – it is a place where closeness, encounters and learning are the focus. Since its opening in 1962, it has become a popular destination for families, combining the

If you've ever wanted to stand face to face with a penguin, then you've come to the right place at AquaZoo Leeuwarden. Opened in 2003, the zoo offers you a variety of animals that live in, on or near the water. You will experience birds, reptiles and

In Birmingham, right next to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, you will find Cannon Hill Park. In a large park area, numerous possibilities have been accommodated, which allow families with smaller children some leisure activities. In addition

The whole of Rhede and the surrounding area celebrates when the traditional funfair takes place for four days from Friday to Monday on the last weekend in August. The quaint street fair winds its way through the entire town centre and attracts tens of