The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from

With around 700,000 visitors, the Worms Backfischfest is one of the largest public festivals in Rhineland-Palatinate. For a total of 9 days, there is a big party on the "Kisselwiese". On the second Backfisch Sunday, the raft harbour is transformed into

In 2022, the Rudolstadt bird shooting celebrates its 300th anniversary. Around 500,000 visitors are expected at Thuringia's largest folk festival.

When a small and modest collection of animals was opened on 2 hectares in Caversham in 1988, no one expected the zoo to grow much. Only a few years later, the area was doubled and in the course of a move to Whiteman Park, about 25 kilometres north of

The Wolfsburg shooting festival was held for the first time in 1951, has since moved several times, but has been held in the Allerpark since 1980. With around 400,000 visitors, it describes itself as "the largest folk festival between the Harz Mountains

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

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- by train to

The fair in Bergen op Zoom is characterised above all by its deep historical roots and its two completely different locations. As the city is traditionally an important winter destination for many Dutch showman families, there is a particularly strong

The SEA LIFE Hannover is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

The Alençon funfair, often known locally as the ‘Foire de la Chandeleur’, is the first major festival of the year in the Orne region and a deeply rooted tradition in Normandy. It takes place every year around February and marks the end of the winter

There is a great musical and culinary offer, as well as a great amusement park for the visitors. Traditional brass band music and show bands also provide entertainment.

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- By train - Cham railway station (15 minutes'