It opened in 1969 under the name “Løveparken” (meaning “Lion Park”), with lions as its only animals. To this day, it remains the only zoo in Denmark that is home to gorillas. Over the years, the zoo’s total area has grown to 120 hectares,

In Herisau in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden lies the nationally renowned and popular excursion destination Sedel. In addition to the restaurant with its large beer garden, which serves regional specialities, you will also find the Sedel

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 Hochheim market is the event of the year and is known far beyond the city limits. It takes place on the first weekend after All Souls' Day and lasts five days. This special mixture of folk festival, fair and funfair is unique in Germany.

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The Hasenhorn at 1155 meters above sea level is located in the southern Black Forest right next to the town of Todtnau. Since 2004 there is the Hasenhorn Coaster here. With 2700 meters it shares the first place for the longest Alpine Coaster track in

No matter whether you go for a ride on the tractor track, the Kartoffelsackrutsche, the tire slide or the playground, there is plenty on offer for the little ones!

On the Erdbeer-Raupenbahn children can have their first roller coaster experience together

A park for the whole family with lots of lovely attractions where everyone can have fun. Adrenaline-hungry people won't be able to do much with the two existing family roller coasters. Nevertheless, this park is recommended as a large selection of rides

Every year, it's the end of July in Lohr a.Main. Something is different, something is in the air. That's right - it's Spessarfestwoche!

From 1946 until today, the ‘Festwoche’ has developed into one of the most important folk festivals in Lower

For around 80 years, the Lampertheim Asparagus Festival has been celebrated on the 2nd weekend in June as the crowning finale of the asparagus season. The traditional three-day event is a multifaceted and vibrant city centre festival for all generations.

Organised by Karl Kritz AG, the Heidenheim folk festival has been taking place on the fairground at Brenzpark for many years. In mid-June, you can once again expect lots of great merry-go-rounds and a funfair for young and old!

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