Platypuses are a peculiarity in the animal kingdom, because on the one hand they are mammals, but on the other hand they lay eggs. To save the platypus population in Australia, Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary was opened to the public for the first time in

The Kieler Woche is an annual sailing regatta and at the same time the largest sailing event in the world. There are several stages in the city on which various live performances take place. The highlights, however, naturally take place in the water.

Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

The SEA LIFE Munich is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

The North Bay Railway Experience Park is located in Scarborough in the county of North Yorkshire, around 40 miles (approx. 64 km) from York. As the name suggests, railway enthusiasts in particular get their money's worth here, as five detailed model

In the Great Smoky Mountains, more precisely in Pigeon Forge in the US state of Tennessee, approx. 26 miles (approx. 42 km) from Knoxville, you will find the shopping and entertainment centre The Island in Pigeon Forge. In addition to various

Hi-Score Hannover – Germany's largest video game museum

Hi-Score, located in the heart of Hannover's Südstadt district, is a real paradise for gaming fans and nostalgics. The interactive video game museum offers a fascinating journey through more than 50

One of the most traditional festivals in the Vogelsberg takes place every year from the Saturday before Corpus Christi to the Sunday after Corpus Christi. The premium market is firmly rooted in the local population and has survived through the ages. The

The Rostock Zoological Garden was opened in Rostock in 1899 on a large area of 56 hectares. Due to its area, it can present a huge number of different animal species and is therefore also the largest zoo on the German Baltic Sea coast. The zoo, which was

In the middle of the Ruhr area there is the longest indoor ski slope in the world with 640 meters. There is also a beer garden outside and an Alpinecoaster.

The Alpinecoaster is closed until mid-2025 due to expansion of the facility.