Gut Aiderbichl is a unique meeting place for people and animals: It is an institution for animal protection within Europe. Thousands of animals live on the Gut Aiderbichl farms that have been rescued from a wide variety of situations: be it that they

The cultivation and marketing of the Bühl plum after the First World War helped the town of Bühl and its citizens to enjoy an economic boom and prosperity. The Bühl plum was and still is a household name throughout Germany and beyond. The memory of

The Hansemarkt Dortmund is a traditional and diverse autumn folk festival that transforms Dortmund's city centre into a lively journey back in time to the heyday of the Hanseatic League, emphasising Dortmund's historical significance as an important

The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

In the English county of Leicestershire, about 24 km north-east of Leicester and 29 km south-east of Nottingham, you will find Twinlakes Family Theme Park, which opened in September 2003 after only eleven months of construction. The park is open all year

In Anif, just a handful of kilometres south of Salzburg, lies Salzburg Zoo. Opened in 1961 as the "Alpenzoo Hellabrunn", it has also been called the zoo or Zoo Hellabrunn over the years. The zoo itself is home to animals of around 150 species, divided

The Mettwurstmarkt in Ennigerloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place every September in the town centre. The festival is known for its successful combination of a fairground with a funfair, an extensive market and a lively stage programme.

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The 3-star Hotel Les Trois Hiboux, just a few minutes' walk from Parc Astérix, transports you to the world of Gaul. Here, the owls, messengers of the druids, are particularly vigilant and keep an eye on everything and everyone. After nightfall, they

Autumn market in Mölln: tradition and thrills in the town of Eulenspiegel

The autumn market in Mölln is an event that has been sneaking into visitors' hearts year after year for over 460 years. On the first weekend in November, the historic old town of

Frankenthal celebrates the start of spring with the Spring Market. For a whole week, the showmen invite you to the fairground: With rides and attractions for young and old, from bumper cars to ghost trains. A family day with special highlights and