The oldest zoological garden in the former Czechoslovakia is Liberec Zoo, which is only about 30 kilometres from the German border near Zittau. Its beginnings date back to the end of the 19th century, 1904 is considered the date of its creation and it

The Schwandorf Volksfest takes place at the Volksfestplatz on the Angerring in Schwandorf and starts on Friday. The official Volksfest kick-off traditionally takes place on the first Saturday with a large parade, in which up to 1,500 participants from

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

Hofis Erlebnispark, a new family attraction in Bavarian Swabia, has opened on the site of the former Westerncity in Dasing. Located directly off the A8 near Augsburg, the approximately 5.7-hectare family amusement park in Bavaria has been welcoming

Serfaus Fiss Ladis are three communities that have come together and offer summer toboggan runs, diving platforms, rollover swings and more in summer. In winter there is skiing there with 216 km of slopes.

The whole family is guaranteed to get their

Walygator Parc Aquatique—better known to many by its long-standing name, Aqualand Agen—is the ultimate summer destination in Roquefort, near Agen in southwestern France. Set in a sprawling, tropical-themed park, this modern water park combines

In 1861, the fourth oldest zoo in Germany opened its doors in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Over 200 animal species live on 13 hectares. You will find European and domestic small birds such as the hoopoe as well as African zebra mongooses or South

In Mautern, Austria, in beautiful Styria, in the Liesing Valley, not far from Leoben, Graz and Liezen, lies the "Wild Mountain Mautern". More than 300 alpine animals such as wolves, bears, owls, donkeys and ibexes as well as many other animal

The carnival fair takes place on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Sint-Truiden / Saint-Trond station

- by bus - bus stop Naamsepoort

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Parking Indigo Sint-Truiden Centrum

On the occasion of the Mariä-Geburts market every September, the magnificent small town of Telgte in the heart of Münsterland once again turns into a colourful attraction.

The Mariä-Geburts-Markt offers residents and visitors everything their hearts