Spring is in the starting blocks and many showmen and market traders are getting ready for a new market season, which for many traditionally begins in Nidda. The popular Nidda spring market takes place there and all the citizens of Nidda, as well as

In Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, or rather in the Zündorf district of Cologne, you will find the small but beautiful Rolf's Petting Zoo. The petting zoo, which grew out of a volunteer parrot rescue centre, has set itself the task of taking in old,

Since 1953, Dortmund Zoo has presented a wide range of options on an area of 28 hectares: over 200 species are at home here in the zoo. Particular attention is paid to the breeding of South American animal species, to which the marrow mascot, the

The Sababurg Zoo is located 45 kilometres west of Göttingen and 40 kilometres north of Kassel. It was opened in 1973, but has more than 440 years of history behind it, making it one of the oldest zoological institutions in Europe. Visitors will find

In the Saas Valley near Saas-Grund, about 40 kilometres by car from Zermatt and a good 220 kilometres from Geneva, lies the Feeblitz in Saas-Fee Valais. The 600-metre-long mountain coaster has been around since 2000. In addition to a 55% gradient on the

Today's Donatus-Mai-Kirmes originated over 200 years ago. Named after the patron saint of St Martin's Church, St Donatus, today's nationally renowned fair originated from the Donatus Festival, which was first held in 1784.

St Donatus is regarded as the

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

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 park near Eindhoven offers a small but fine selection of attractions.

Highlights are the family roller coasters "Dolle Pier" and "Tyfoon". In bad weather, the indoor hall "Binnenhaven" with several children's attractions provides variety for the

The Helmond Zomerkermis takes place in the city centre and is slightly smaller than the Voorjaarskermis with around 40,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop