The SEA LIFE Oberhausen is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

In 1861, the fourth oldest zoo in Germany opened its doors in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Over 200 animal species live on 13 hectares. You will find European and domestic small birds such as the hoopoe as well as African zebra mongooses or South

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

Once a year, the whole town of Verden is turned upside down. Showmen with fast-paced rides, a large Ferris wheel, many snack and confectionery vendors await you. As part of the supporting programme, the Domweih parade through the town of Verden starts on

In Wales' largest seaside resort, Llandudno, in the northern part of Wales, you will find the Llandudno Snowsports Centre. In addition to various ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use in summer and winter, you will find two tubing tracks, a 9-hole

The Basel Autumn Fair (in Basle German "d Mäss") has been taking place since 1471. It is the oldest fair in Switzerland and attracts around one million visitors every year. On a total of seven squares in the city, you can expect a great many rides and

In the south of the Hanover region, or rather on district road 213 in Springe, about 29 km from Hildesheim and about 28 km from Lower Saxony's capital Hanover, you will find the Wisentgehege Springe. The 90-hectare site, which opened its doors for the

With over 100,000 visitors, the Schätzele market is the largest folk festival in the region and one of the most important in South Baden. The town of Tengen has been celebrating the market on the last weekend in October for over 725 years.

The Schätzele

It is certainly one of the biggest attractions in southern Germany - the Markgröninger Schäferlauf. Its roots go back to the 16th century and its ingenious mixture of tradition and folk festival with modern elements fascinates around 100,000 visitors

"It's a civil war. The rebels, whose spaceships are attacking from a secret base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire." Of course, anyone who smiles at this sentence knows what this is about. The Stars of the Galaxy exhibition