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 Dolfinarium in Harderwijk was opened in 1965 and is now the largest and most visited park with marine animals in Europe. The animals are kept in exemplary conditions, the tanks are species-appropriate and the outdoor enclosures are very large. Many

Every year, the Christmas market in Meppen creates a particularly festive and lively atmosphere, bathing the city centre in a warm, wintery sea of lights. As the days grow shorter and a touch of frost settles on the rooftops, the historic city centre

A simple funfair is far too boring? Especially on Halloween? Then come to Tulley's Shocktober Fest. In addition to many horror mazes, a Halloween funfair with roller coasters and many other attractions awaits you. There are even stages with live music.

The Kamenz Forest Festival is a traditional school and local festival that has been celebrated in its current form for more than 150 years. The colourful parades, which take place on Monday and Thursday, are at the heart of the forest festival week.

In

In the north of Wales, near the A5 / A470 motorway junction, around 26 kilometres south of Conwy, there is another Zip World Park with 6 different attractions, including an Alpine coaster. The Zip World parks can be visited with a lot of courage and then

The Easter fair in Hagen takes place on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies

The Gezeitenland ~ water and wellness on Borkum is a wellness and experience attraction.

Its design is based on an ocean liner, with unique wellness and leisure facilities spread over 8,000 sqm.

Besides several swimming and relaxation pools, there is also

Disney's second water park at the Walt Disney World Resort opened its doors on 1 June 1989. Main attraction and central point of the park is one of the largest wave pools in the world. In addition to the usual wave programs, a giant wave is generated

The traditional fair is spread over the entire city centre of Venlo.

Travel information:

By car - Venue: Venlo city centre

Parking facilities:

- Q-Park Centrum Maasboulevard

- Q-Park Arsenaal

- Q-Park Roermondsepoort

- Q-Park Nolensplein