If you've ever wanted to stand face to face with a penguin, then you've come to the right place at AquaZoo Leeuwarden. Opened in 2003, the zoo offers you a variety of animals that live in, on or near the water. You will experience birds, reptiles and

In Ortenburg in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, around 20 kilometres west of the district town of Passau, you will find Irgenöd Zoo. What began in 1975 as a pure bird park has changed over the years and led to the former bird park being renamed

Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.

The city's zoo, also known as the mountain zoo, has been located in Halle an der Saale in the middle of the Reilsberg since 1901. Due to its size, it is one of the smaller zoos in Germany, but shows crocodiles, elephants, big cats and fur seals in

The Foire de Noël et des Rois in Reims is much more than a traditional Christmas market – it is a festive institution that celebrates the transition from the old year to the new with lots of energy and light. While the traditional Christmas market in

Winnoland opened on 1 June 1987 under the name Babyland, but was sold to the Walibi Group in 1991. Walibi wanted to rebuild the park and so Babyland was closed for the time being. Further areas were to be purchased for a large extension, but

The big spring fair takes place directly on the banks of the Rhine at the Tonhalle. If the attractions at the fair are not enough for you, you can finish off with a short detour to the "longest bar in the world" in the old town next door.

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In 1417, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt was held for the first time as a folk festival in Bad Dürkheim on the German Wine Route. Marquees are erected and supplemented by numerous fairground rides. With over 600,000 visitors, the Wurstmarkt is considered the

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

Knies Children's Zoo in Rapperswil on Lake Zurich is much more than a traditional zoo – it is a place where closeness, encounters and learning are the focus. Since its opening in 1962, it has become a popular destination for families, combining the