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You can park in one of the many multi-storey car parks in the city centre. For

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First geozoo in the world

Hellabrunn

The funfair takes place throughout the city centre.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By bus - Centrum bus stop

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- Tolbertstraat car park

- De Schans car park

The wildlife and leisure park "Eifelpark" combines an animal and wildlife park with various attractions.

Children and adults who are young at heart can let off steam on a variety of playground equipment or take a walk through a beautifully landscaped