Knies Children's Zoo in Rapperswil on Lake Zurich is much more than a traditional zoo – it is a place where closeness, encounters and learning are the focus. Since its opening in 1962, it has become a popular destination for families, combining the

In the French municipality of Élancourt in the Yvelines department, about 25 kilometres west of the French capital Paris, you will find the France Miniature play and adventure park, built in 1991. On the 5-hectare site, which has the outline of the map

In Ruhla in Thuringia, directly on the Rennsteig, an Alpine coaster with a length of almost 1,000 metres awaits you. The special feature here is that the coaster runs on only one track and, with a gradient of 35%, is the steepest in all of Germany,

Every year, numerous visitors look forward to the traditional folk festival in Central Hesse. Many great rides ensure lots of fun and variety for the guests.

Important dates:

Thursday: family day (50% discount on rides, 20% discount on running and show

The oldest of the Six Flags Parks. It opened in 1870 and started out under the name "Gallup's Grove". The park became famous with Superman the Ride and has won several awards. At 95 hectares, it is not quite as big as other Six Flags, but still offers 12

The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

The traditional funfair in Hamminkeln-Bellhammi attracts numerous visitors from the region every year. A colourful programme awaits guests at the fairground, with rides for young and old, a variety of food stalls, sweet treats and a convivial supporting

The Parc d'Attractions de Messanges-Sud is an integral part of summer entertainment culture on the French Atlantic coast in the Landes department. Nestled amid extensive pine forests and close to the ocean, this seasonal amusement park covers an area of

In October, Hückelhoven's town centre is transformed into a colourful funfair area with lots of attractions. Rides for young and old offer fast-paced rides around Hartlepooler Platz, the town hall and Breteuilplatz.

On Sunday, in addition to the funfair

In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and