Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.

In addition to the classic folk festival in July, from 2023 there will be a new folk festival in autumn, the Ulmer Karusselltage. With all kinds of carousels and attractions, the organiser VMV GmbH wants to establish this fairground for young and old.

The most important event in the Vreden area is the Vreden funfair, which takes place every year from Saturday to Monday on the first weekend in September. On average, over 80,000 visitors come to this large funfair in the town centre, which is closed off

The pedestrian zone in the heart of Bückeburg once again offers a colourful programme for young and old. For four days, the funfair is a hive of activity. The spring market offers the family audience everything that makes a funfair attractive. It smells

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, is the largest amusement and water park in the region, nestled idyllically among forests just a short drive south of Seattle. Originally opened as a small family park, it has grown over the years

The Christkindlesmarkt forms the traditional heart of the event and is divided into two main areas: the so-called ‘Lichtweihnacht’ (Christmas of Lights) unfolds on the market square against the backdrop of the iconic pyramid and the town hall. Here,

The funfair runs through the entire city centre of Alkmaar, including directly along the canal. A total of almost 80 attractions for young and old delight visitors. The funfair ends on Sunday with a spectacular closing show.

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Go on safari in Mallorca and meet giraffes, rhinos or zebras? This has been possible at the safari zoo in Porto Cristo on the east coast of the Balearic island since 1969. On the approximately three-kilometre-long safari route through the outdoor area of

High up in the French Alps, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, lies the well-known mountain resort of Chamrousse. Just around 30 kilometres from Grenoble, the resort delights visitors all year round with its stunning natural

Australia's second oldest zoo (after Melbourne Zoo) was opened in 1883 and has grown over time from about 6ha to 8ha. It can present more than 250 species to its visitors, most of which are indigenous. An expansion with exotic animals and birds is in