Every year, the Brokser Heiratsmarkt, one of the largest folk festivals in northern Germany, attracts up to 400,000 visitors to the climatic health resort of Bruchhausen-Vilsen. The grounds cover a total of nine hectares, of which around 3000 square

The Magdeburg Zoological Garden is beautifully laid out in a 20-hectare park. In this zoo about 900 animals from 200 species have a home. The animals come from all five continents and there is much to discover. Children up to 15 years have free admission

Founded in 2007 as Hunter Valley Zoo, this animal reservoir was renamed to its current name in 2021 after a change of ownership. The zoo is located in New South Wales on the outskirts of the small town of Nulkaba, around 60 kilometres west of Newcastle,

In the south of France, near Spain, you can experience an Alpine coaster on a track. There is also a gondola where you can just ride up the mountain and enjoy the view. In winter you can also ski here.

In the US state of Illinois, or rather in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States and located on the south-west shore of Lake Michigan, you will find Lincoln Park Zoo, which opened in 1868. Covering an area of around 14 hectares, Lincoln

St Nicholas Park in Warwick is an attractive leisure and recreational area that has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. Located in the heart of Warwick, the park covers a large area and is ideal for relaxing walks, sporting activities and family

Opened in 1974 under the name Birmingham Nature Centre, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (first opened in 1964 from Birmingham Zoo) is a small zoo managed by Birmingham City Council. It is located on the edge of Cannon Hill Park; there is also a

The Herborn game reserve has been located in the Lahn-Dill district of central Hesse, more precisely in the Herborn city forest, around 47 km southwest of the university town of Marburg, since 1965. Around 70 animals from 10 species such as fallow deer,

The largest event in the town of Schwelm on the 1st Sunday in September

The Schwelm Heimatfest with its colourful programme is a traditional event in the town of Schwelm with deep roots in local history.

Two events form the heart of the Heimatfest: the

In July, the park surrounding Borbeck Castle will once again be transformed into a nostalgic fairground. Visitors can look forward to a historical fair with lovingly restored rides such as a Ferris wheel (1902), caterpillar train (1949), horse carousel