In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

The Oltremare is a huge theme park divided into the areas of earth and sea. Very interactive and educational, the park tries to explain the origin of life. There is an IMAX cinema and a dolphin show. In addition, the "Adventure Island" invites you to

"Celebrating is still a tradition here!" - The city's oldest festival heralds the start of summer every year in May! Treat yourself to a few carefree hours with your family and friends in a cosy atmosphere.

Stroll through the colourful lanes of the

Traditional festival with numerous rides, colourful stalls and music. Sunday open for business.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Mosbach railway station (100 m on foot)

By car:

- Venue: City centre

Parking facilities:

- P4, City car park

The Czech city of Zlín is located about 95 kilometres east of Brno. A few kilometres north of the city centre, on a large area of 74ha (of which 51ha is exhibition space), is Zlín Zoo, formerly also called Lešná Zoo. Originally opened in 1930, the

Styrassic Park has been located in Bad Gleichenberg in beautiful Styria, Austria, around 65 km south-east of Graz, since 27 March 1999. Covering an area of over five hectares, it takes you back to a long-forgotten time when giants such as the coelacanth,

Flickering lights, the scent of candy floss and whirling rides

Showmen from all over Thuringia and Germany come to the Saalfeld fairground on the Weidig every year in July.

You can take a spin on the bumper cars and other attractive rides.

You can try out

An old Bavarian gem

The famous Dachau Folk Festival, with its more than 350-year history that began with horse races, is an outstanding event of its kind every year for all of Upper Bavaria and also for large parts of Swabia.

It is easy to explain where

Water slides, artificial waves, pools with original games for all ages and for real endless summer fun. Right next to the Esperos Palace is the Faliraki Waterpark, the largest in Greece and a true summer experience for the whole family. Try all the water

Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.