In eastern Styria, about three quarters of an hour's drive east of Graz, you will find the Herberstein Animal World at Herberstein Castle. The Styrian State Animal Garden was opened in 1960, but has its origins as early as the 17th century. It covers a

In the Bavarian city of Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany, you will find Augsburg Zoo, which was opened in 1937 as the "Park of the German Animal World" and later renamed. Around 1230 animals from over 240 species live here on an area of 20

Every year, the Christmas market in Meppen creates a particularly festive and lively atmosphere, bathing the city centre in a warm, wintery sea of lights. As the days grow shorter and a touch of frost settles on the rooftops, the historic city centre

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

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 Bobbejaanland with its large lake is a very special amusement park.The park was opened in 1961 by the country music star "Bobbejaan Schoepen". At first the focus was on shows and performances of artists. But soon a variety of attractions were added.

Five and a half hours by plane from Los Angeles (alternatively, you could row a good 4,100 kilometres), the Hawaiian archipelago lies in the middle of the northern Pacific Ocean. Wet'n'Wild Hawaii, part of the Premier Parks, LLC group, is located on the

The SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth 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

In San Michele al Tagliamento, Italy, in the Veneto region, about 100 km north-east of Venice, you will find the Luna Park Adriatico in the district of Bibione, which is well-known to tourists. Open seasonally from mid-May to mid-September, Luna Park

A nice little park with lots of entertainment options. A roller coaster and a few thrill flat rides offer good entertainment for youngsters, but families have the most to do here.

A special treat is the “Dino Express”, where kids feel like they're in