Heidelberg Zoo was founded in 1933 and officially opened on November 20, 1934. The facility covers 10.2 hectares and had almost 500,000 visitors in 2015. The animal population includes around 2478 animals in 155 species (inventory results from January

The Reinholdi market has been held on the first weekend in October in the Pottenhausen district since 1928. Around 250 showmen will be on site on a fairground of approx. 30,000 m². The number of visitors is currently around 200,000.

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In 1937 the NaturZoo was opened in Rheine in the Münsterland region. Around 100 animal species live on an area of 13 hectares. The first accessible monkey forest was opened here as the first zoo in Germany. You will also find large accessible aviaries

The Black Forest model railway in Gutach is a fascinating excursion destination for railway fans, families and model-making enthusiasts. Covering more than 500 square metres of exhibition space, the largest European model railway based on a real H0 gauge

From the end of November until Christmas, guests from near and far can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of Stralsund's Christmas market and look forward to a varied programme on the Old Market, the New Market and in the Gothic town hall

The animal paradise Wildpark schwarze Berge has existed in the south of Hamburg since 1969. More than 100 animal species live on an area of 50 hectares and the wildlife park specialises in European domestic and wild animals.

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In the north of the English county of Cornwall, about 9 km southwest of Wadebridge, you will find Camel Creek Family Theme Park, which opened in 1989. On a total area of 111 hectares you will find over 40 different family-friendly attractions such as

A water park with several slides awaits you about 130 kilometers from Springfield. The park was previously called Big Surf Waterpark. It was renamed SuperSplash USA for the 2025 season and has a new owner who has invested several million in the park.

The history of Wäldchestag cannot be clearly established. In the absence of documentary evidence, two variants of the origin are considered possible.

Traditionally, the craftsmen held their large, festive processions at Whitsun, and numerous craftsmen's

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.