The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

In Wippra, in Saxony-Anhalt, there has been an Alpine coaster with a length of over 1,000 metres since 1999. The descent covers a difference in altitude of more than 150 metres, and you can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h. Jumps, steep curves and also

Finally, fun and entertainment on the fairground again - for young and old.

For 10 days, Braunschweig once again celebrates the October Fair and attracts visitors with a special programme.

Everyone has been waiting for this and the colourful hustle and

Around 200,000 visitors come to Charleroi every year for the Easter fair. This year it will take place in the Expo car park.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by tram - CHARLEROI Palais station (M)

- by bus - bus stop CHARLEROI Palais

By car:

- Venue:

Five days of funfair fun at Prinzenplatz and in the city centre

At the beginning of May, the time has finally come again: 55 showmen transform Prinzenplatz and the adjoining town centre into a colourful funfair and offer an exciting supporting programme.

For five days, carousels, ghost trains, a Ferris wheel and breathtaking attractions dominate Hammer city centre. Around St Paul's Church and on the neighbouring Santa Monica Square, the Stunikenmarkt invites you to enjoy hours of fun.

Funfair fans can

Everything is always different in Hövelhof on the first weekend in October - that's when the Senne community at the source of the River Ems celebrates Hövelmarkt with thousands of guests. One of the most traditional events in the Paderborn region is

The harbour festival will officially open on Friday at 8 pm on Hans-Römer-Platz, while the fairground will be open from 3 pm. The harbour promenade and the fairground will be adorned with around 150 stalls offering a wide range of food, rides and

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

The water park was built and opened back in 1984. At that time still under the name Magic Waters. Since 2019, the park is operated by Six Flags, although Rockford Park District is still the owner. Since that date, the park is also called Hurricane Harbor