Hohenbeilstein Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and is located above Beilstein in the district of Heilbronn, is home to the private Hohenbeilstein Castle Falconry Centre. Around 100 birds of prey from four continents such as buzzards, eagles,

Disney's third water park opened its doors on 1 April 1995. The theme is based on a ski resort in the Alps. The landmark is Mount Gushmore, whose summit is reached by chairlift. From Mount Gushmore numerous slides lead down into the depths. The main

The Ocean Wave has dropped anchor at a large lighthouse.

Visitors can climb it and have an enchanting view over Ocean Wave and wave park.

Step by step the spiral staircase winds up the lighthouse for brave pirates big and small.

Again and again, portholes

In the small village of Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva in the canton of Valais, model railway fans of real steam locomotives and steamships will find the Swiss Vapeur Parc, which has been in operation since 1979. On the grounds of the park, which is run by

The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

At this amusement park, both older and younger children will find plenty to enjoy among the numerous attractions.

Those who want to test their fear of heights can do so on the Free Fall Tower, the Enterprise, or the Eagle.

Even though the park has only two

On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island lies the town of Hastings with a population of around 30,000. There is a small water park there that is aimed at the whole family. In addition to all the themed water attractions, there are breathtaking

St John's Festival - the festival of joy

Once a year - usually on the first weekend in July - Eschwege is "in a state of emergency" at the St John's Festival. For five days, all life in the town is centred on this traditional festival, and the

The German-American Friendship Festival in Wiesbaden is considered one of the most important intercultural events in Hesse and is a fixed fixture in the state capital's calendar of events. It is much more than a traditional folk festival; it is a

In the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, located in the north-east of Germany in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Ozeaneum, which belongs to the German Oceanographic Museum Foundation, has been located on the harbour island since July