Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

The Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz takes place three times a year. In May (Maidult), in July/August (Jakobidult) and in October (Kirchweihdult). The Dult is visited by about 300,000 people and is considered the largest tableware market in Europe. It also

The Julifoor in Ninove is the town's traditional summer fair, which attracts many visitors every year.

The fair mainly takes place on the Graanmarkt in Ninove. The Twijndersplein and the Oude Kaai have also been used in the past. Around 33 attractions are

The Ocean Wave has dropped anchor at a large lighthouse.

Visitors can climb it and have an enchanting view over Ocean Wave and wave park.

Step by step the spiral staircase winds up the lighthouse for brave pirates big and small.

Again and again, portholes

The city's zoo is located in the west of Chemnitz on an area of around 10 hectares. The focus is on the conservation of endangered animal species and around 250 species are on display. In addition to tigers and leopards, you will also find Bactrian

In the middle of England, 33km from Birmingham, you will find a combination of theme park and animal park in the town of Bedwley. First opened in 1973, more than 150 species of animals live in an extensive area of around 81ha. You'll find the largest

A total of about 120 stands and attractions are spread throughout the entire city centre.

The Lantern Festival in Halle (Saale) traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August. Once again this year, countless colourful lantern lights illuminate the event area on the Ziegelwiese, Peißnitzinsel, the Riveufer and the Saale. Whether it's

In the Rhine-Sieg district of North Rhine-Westphalia, or rather in Königswinter, around 14 kilometres from the former German capital Bonn, you will find the Drachenwelt Königswinter. Here, halfway up Drachenfels, you can immerse yourself in the

The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated