The predecessor of today's Westphalian Allwetterzoo Münster opened in 1874. The name of the zoo is derived from the fact that a large part can be reached with dry feet in all weather conditions.

More than 300 animal species that live in different climatic

On the weekend before St John's Day (24 June), the people of Lorsch celebrate their oldest traditional festival: the four-day St John's Festival. A fairground and a creative market are set up on Karolingerplatz, idyllically situated at the foot of the

The big autumn fair takes place for five days on Neumarkt. There is a colourful offer for all ages and of course the physical well-being will be taken care of.

Important dates:

Sunday: Sunday open for sales in the town centre

Monday: Family day with

In the heart of the Ruhr area you can go on a "world tour in one day". In this zoo, which is especially designed close to nature, you can experience the worlds of Alaska, Africa and Asia with more than 900 animals in over 100 species on more than 30

Here you can experience an alpine coaster at 1100 meters in the beautiful Bavarian Alps. There is also a playground and a snack is also provided. Parking is free here. In a few kilometers away you will also find the amusement park Ruhpolding.

* How it all began

The Christmas market in Rostock has a long tradition. The history of the Rostock Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages with sales fairs in the city center in the run-up to Christmas. These sales fairs were a way for people to

In 1991 this biggest amusement park in Latin America was opened. With over 100 attractions and 4 roller coasters it offers many themed attractions. With 7 themed areas in which a zoo is also integrated, you can spend a lot of time. Furthermore the park

The Hochheim market is the event of the year and is known far beyond the city limits. It takes place on the first weekend after All Souls' Day and lasts five days. This special mixture of folk festival, fair and funfair is unique in Germany.

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In Hochsauerland, or rather in Olsberg-Bruchhausen, around 15 kilometres north-west of Willingen, you will find the Sternrodt adventure mountain. In addition to the Sternrodler, an alpine coaster from Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG, you will also find a

The Gerresheimer Winter Magic in Düsseldorf is much more than just a Christmas market; it is a spectacular and lovingly designed winter experience for the whole family that lasts several days. The event takes place on the extensive historic industrial