The Landshut Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Bavaria and transports its visitors into a magical Advent world. It takes place on the Ringelstecherwiese, framed by the impressive backdrop of St. Martin's Basilica and

In 1933 the zoo, laid out on can 2ha, opened in the Ruhr area city of Bochum. You can find over 300 animal species here. In addition, in the Fossilium, a part of the museum, there is an exhibition on the fauna and flora of the Jurassic period, along with

Since June 2025, a place full of magic and discovery has been waiting for you in the beautiful Münsterland region, more precisely in Olfen, about 20 kilometres northeast of Recklinghausen and 33 kilometres southwest of Münster: the Grimpinger Hof –

In Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, or rather in the Zündorf district of Cologne, you will find the small but beautiful Rolf's Petting Zoo. The petting zoo, which grew out of a volunteer parrot rescue centre, has set itself the task of taking in old,

The Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, is one of the most famous marine aquariums in the United States and offers visitors a fascinating mix of animal encounters, education and conservation. It opened in 1973 and is now home to over 10,000 animals,

The Mannheim Christmas Market is one of the largest and oldest traditional Christmas markets in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and is a central event in the run-up to Christmas. It takes place in a unique setting, namely around the imposing water

The Darmstadt Spring Fair takes place in the city centre of Darmstadt. With rides, food stalls and the dip and sales market, the fair invites you to stroll, enjoy, meet friends and have fun.

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The Schneekoppe is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic and is located in the border region with Poland, about 180 kilometres northeast of Prague. In 2007, an Alpine Adventure World was opened in the village of Petzer, which houses an Alpine

The Fête foraine de Hesdin is a large, traditional funfair held in the charming French town of Hesdin, located in the Pas-de-Calais department. Often referred to as the ‘Foire d'Hiver’ (Winter Fair), this event has a long history and is considered

You will find over 130 animal species in Thuringia's oldest zoo (opened in 1959), the Erfurt Zoo. The area of 63 hectares is shared by vultures in the Geier Valley, deer in the deer forest and lions in the lion savannah. In addition, you will find large