Veldhoven Zoo was opened in 2014 and is one of the younger zoos. It emerged from the Papegaaienpark N.O.P., which was closed in 1992 and 2013. Only a few kilometres west of Eindhoven, birds of prey and exotic birds have an area of around 17 ha at their

The Paaskermis in Oss is a lively start to the Dutch fair season and traditionally transforms the town centre of this Brabant municipality into a vibrant amusement park during the Easter holidays. As one of the first major spring events in the region,

The first big spring market of the year in the Emsland-East Frisian region takes place in May on the Untender market square in Papenburg. The traditional May market opens its doors to all visitors who fancy a funfair.

‘Every day from 2 pm, market

If you’ve always wanted to drive through Africa, South America, and Asia, a trip to Aywaille in Belgium—located just under 30 kilometers south of Liège—will do the trick. While kangaroos from Australia hop across the steppe, you can watch giraffes

During Advent, Dortmund's Christmas market transforms the center of the Ruhr region into a sparkling winter wonderland and is one of the largest markets in Europe. Its unmistakable landmark is the famous largest Christmas tree in the world. It forms the

When the ‘Berg’ calls in Westmalle, everyone in the village knows: it’s time for the Bergkermis again. Forget anonymous mega-parks or cookie-cutter, over-styled funfairs – this is all about pure, unadulterated Flemish joie de vivre, right on your

The spring festival takes place on the festival meadow on Jahnweg. Unfortunately, no further information about the event is known.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Herrenberg railway station (distance 1.1 km)

- by bus - Affstätter Tal

Toni's Zoo, the second largest zoo in Central Switzerland, has been located in the Rothenburg district of Holzhüsern in the canton of Lucerne, around 12 kilometres from Lucerne, since 1991. Over 400 animals from almost 100 species live on the zoo

Founded in 1973 as a wildlife park, it only survived until 1978.

Various restructurings, sales, and reorientations led to it becoming the property of the Six Flags Group in 1999. The park has had many names, including Largo Wildlife Preserve, Wild

For well over 400 years, the Peine Free Shoot has been celebrated, the biggest festival of the year for Peine. The festival has been opened with a large fireworks display since 1966. In addition to the many showmen and rides on the Schützenplatz, many