In Königstein in Saxon Switzerland, in the south-east of Saxony between Pirna and the Czech border at the mouth of the Biela into the Elbe, model railway enthusiasts will find the Miniature Elbe Valley. The members of Miniaturelbtal Königstein e. V.

Located in Stuhr in the district of Diepholz in Lower Saxony, around 10 km south of the Hanseatic city of Bremen, the Bremer Abenteuerland indoor play park covers an area of over 3,000 square meters. Open all year round, the Bremer Abenteuerland mascot,

The Rheydter Spätkirmes is a traditional and nationally renowned folk festival that takes place in the Rheydt district of Mönchengladbach. The festival grounds extend across the central market square and the adjacent streets, transforming the city

Since June 2025, a place full of magic and discovery has been waiting for you in the beautiful Münsterland region, more precisely in Olfen, about 20 kilometres northeast of Recklinghausen and 33 kilometres southwest of Münster: the Grimpinger Hof –

The large Ferris wheel at the water tower is a recognisable symbol of the Mannheim Fasnachtmarkt and can be seen from afar. After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, young and old fools from near and far have finally been able to celebrate

The Foire de Mars in Troyes is one of the most important and traditional funfairs in north-eastern France. It has an impressive history dating back to 1848 and traditionally marks the start of the fair season in the region. While it originally took place

With around 500,000 visitors, the funfair in Hoorn is one of the largest funfair events in the Netherlands. Approx. 75 showmen stand with their attractions all over the city centre and provide a great atmosphere.

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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.

If you’ve always wanted to drive through Africa, South America, and Asia, a trip to Aywaille in Belgium—located just under 30 kilometers south of Liège—will do the trick. While kangaroos from Australia hop across the steppe, you can watch giraffes

Only a 20-minute drive from Überlingen on Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, the Salem Monkey Mountain has been located west of the town of Salem since 1976. Covering an area of 20 hectares, there are around 200 Barbary macaques that can move freely