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

In Herisau in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden lies the nationally renowned and popular excursion destination Sedel. In addition to the restaurant with its large beer garden, which serves regional specialities, you will also find the Sedel

The Welfenfest is an annual public festival in Weingarten, which is held over several days in summer and includes a parade of pupils from Weingarten's schools.

The home and school festival began in 1764 as a one-day festival for schoolchildren on St

In Delbrück-Schöning in the district of Paderborn in North Rhine-Westphalia, 21 kilometres south-east of Gütersloh and also 21 kilometres north-west of Paderborn, you will find the privately run Nadermann Zoo, which opened in 1967. Today, you will

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,

The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest and largest in Germany, with origins dating back to the late 14th century. It stretches picturesquely across Römerberg, Paulsplatz and Mainkai, with the historic backdrop of the Römer and its

In the Swiss canton of Thurgau, about 20 km northwest of St. Gallen and about 30 km from Constance, you will find the Sitterdorf Adventure Airfield in Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf. As the name Erlebnis Flugplatz already suggests, the Sitterdorf Adventure

In the heart of Munich, against the magnificent backdrop of the neo-Gothic town hall, the Christmas market on Marienplatz shines in festive splendor. The scent of roasted almonds, mulled wine, and fresh gingerbread fills the cold winter air, while over

Far in the east of the Czech Republic between Olomouc and Ostrava, about 330 kilometres east of Prague, there has been an Alpine coaster in the village of Tošovice since 2005 with a length of over 900 metres, 17 curves, 1 large and 14 small jumps and a

The Kassel Spring Festival on the Schwanenwiese fairground heralds the start of the funfair season in North Hesse. Every year, numerous showmen present their stands and rides. Fireworks are also a regular feature of the spring festival.