In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

Since 1953, Dortmund Zoo has presented a wide range of options on an area of 28 hectares: over 200 species are at home here in the zoo. Particular attention is paid to the breeding of South American animal species, to which the marrow mascot, the

Did you know that Oberwiesenthal in the Ore Mountains is home to Saxony's first summer toboggan run? In 1992, the Oberwiesenthal toboggan run was put into operation with a length of 540 m, 9 steep and one S-curve. You can control the speed at which you

The Rheydter Spätkirmes is a traditional and nationally renowned folk festival that takes place in the Rheydt district of Mönchengladbach. The festival grounds extend across the central market square and the adjacent streets, transforming the city

During Advent, the city on the Rhine and Moselle rivers is transformed into an atmospheric pre-Christmas paradise every year: the scent of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine, and gingerbread wafts through the streets.

At the arts and crafts market,

Arizona's largest water park awaits you on an area of 14ha to play, splash and of course to experience the thrill attractions! Here you will find the Bahama Blaster, the world's only duelling booster water slide. 250 meters of racing not only downhill,

Right next to Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Island of Adventure opened in 1999. Here you can experience a voyage of discovery by visiting 7 theme islands. The seventh theme island, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter", was added in 2010. But

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

The Kusel Autumn Fair is a large, traditional folk festival that takes place every year on the first weekend in September in the district town of Kusel in the Palatinate. It is one of the largest folk festivals in the region and attracts up to 80,000

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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