The love of folk festivals in Lower Bavaria is unbroken - as evidenced by the many festivals that take place throughout the state between April and October. As the third weekend in October approaches, the series of folk festivals in Bavaria comes to a

The Schwandorf Volksfest takes place at the Volksfestplatz on the Angerring in Schwandorf and starts on Friday. The official Volksfest kick-off traditionally takes place on the first Saturday with a large parade, in which up to 1,500 participants from

In the Middle Franconian district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, or rather in Vestenbergsgreuth, around 20 km south-east of Geiselwind and just a few kilometres from the A3 motorway, you will find the Alpinecoaster Greuther Keller, which opened in 2003. In

Gut Aiderbichl is a unique meeting place for people and animals: It is an institution for animal protection within Europe. Thousands of animals live on the Gut Aiderbichl farms that have been rescued from a wide variety of situations: be it that they

SEA LIFE London, right next to The Dungeons London and Shrek's Adventure, is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

On the Swabian Alb, or rather in the Alb-Donau district of Baden-Württemberg, you will find the Westerheim Family Park at the end of Westerheim, about 38 km northwest of Ulm. In addition to a museum that focuses on former agriculture, you will find a

The Bümplizer Chilbi is an annual folk festival in Bümpliz (Bern, Switzerland). It features a funfair (amusement rides), a variety of food and drink stalls, a marquee with live music, games and market stalls. The aim is to connect generations and

In Magnus Park in Füssen, Lower Bavaria, just a few kilometres from the Austrian-German border and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle, you will find the Allgäu Reptile Zoo. In the natural habitats in the

Mondo Verde in Landgraaf takes you on a journey around the world – in just one day. The special park combines lovingly designed themed gardens, animal areas and varied rides to create a relaxing experience for the whole family.

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