Copenhagen Zoo, located in the Danish capital, is Denmark’s oldest zoo and also one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It opened in 1859 and has since expanded to cover an area of 20 hectares. Like some other zoos, it is organized as a geo-zoo, housing

The Bilker Schützen- und Heimatfest in Düsseldorf is a real crowd-puller, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the region every year. The centrepiece of the five-day spectacle is the huge family funfair on the fairground on

In Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg, in south-west Germany, you will find the Mundenhof animal enclosure, which has been in operation since 1968. The Mundenhof is not just an animal enclosure, but is much more of a leisure and educational

Located in the heart of Lisbon is Europe’s largest indoor aquarium. What makes the building unique is that it stands in a large water basin and is completely surrounded by the waters of the Tagus River. Around a large central aquarium, many other

In Anif, just a handful of kilometres south of Salzburg, lies Salzburg Zoo. Opened in 1961 as the "Alpenzoo Hellabrunn", it has also been called the zoo or Zoo Hellabrunn over the years. The zoo itself is home to animals of around 150 species, divided

The Zomerkermis in Aarschot is a traditional and popular folk festival in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. It takes place annually in late summer and is a central meeting place that transforms the city into a lively festival zone. In 2025, the

La Clusaz is a historic mountain resort in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, just around 30 kilometres from Annecy and about an hour’s drive from Geneva. This charming Alpine village is best known as a popular winter sports destination, but

The Foire d'Halloween (Halloween Fair) at Tour & Taxis in Brussels is a spectacular event lasting several days, which transforms the entire site into a unique, enchanting and spooky Halloween festival at the end of October. The event is designed as a

The Offenbach Christmas market, which stretches across Aliceplatz and Stadthof, is known for its festive atmosphere and long opening hours, which traditionally last until just before the turn of the year. The market is characterised by thousands of LED

Under the organiser LUKOM, the spring fair will celebrate its premiere in April 2023. With a variety of rides, there will be something for all visitors. Culinary delights are also on offer. Whether it's various grilled dishes, tarte flambée, or crepes,