In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

Every year, the Oeseder Großkirmes takes place in the centre of Georgsmarienhütte. Whether it's a leisurely stroll from stall to stall or an exciting adrenaline rush on the many rides - the traditional event in the heart of Oesede town centre offers

After the Corona break in 2020 and 2021, the Rheinkirmes will finally take place again in 2022. In Düsseldorf, the Rheinkirmes is actually called "Die größte Kirmes am Rhein" (The biggest funfair on the Rhine) and, with a total of around 4 million

In the middle of the Lüneburg Heath, not far from the Heide Park in Soltau, the Walsrode World Bird Park has been located on an area of 24 hectares since 1962. It is the largest bird park in the world and shows over 650 species. Due to its biodiversity,

The Kermis in Roeselare is a major folk festival in the Belgian province of West Flanders and is considered one of the largest funfairs in the region. It takes place annually in late summer and transforms the city into a lively festival zone that is a

The funfair takes place in the centre on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Goes railway station (800 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Westwal (Centrum)

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Oostwal)

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Every year, when the surrounding fields have been harvested, a funfair begins at the gates of the town of Blomberg on the fairground on the B1, which is one of the most sociable and biggest highlights in the district of Lippe.

The special thing about this

In the US state of Illinois, or rather in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States and located on the south-west shore of Lake Michigan, you will find Lincoln Park Zoo, which opened in 1868. Covering an area of around 14 hectares, Lincoln

The Sonnenlandpark is a family park with many attractions for young and old. You won't find any roller coasters here, but the breathtaking Ferris wheel is the park's landmark and can be seen from far away. Enjoy the unique panoramic view over the park to

The second largest folk festival, the Michelstadt Bee Market, starts every year in the week of Whitsun. The first "Pitschefescht", as it is colloquially known, took place in 1955 and has grown considerably since then. In addition to the many showmen,