In Hirschau in the Upper Palatinate district of Amberg-Sulzbach, around 80 kilometres east of Nuremberg, you will find the Monte Kaolino amusement park. On this 120 metre high slag heap, one of the highest sand mountains in Europe, which consists of 32

Experience a safari in the middle of Germany, this is possible in the Serengeti-Park in Hodenhagen. Drive with your own car or take the bus through the 16 animal enclosures and be impressed by the fascinating animal world. But not only exotic animals,

On the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, more precisely in Glowe in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, the privately run adventure park Dinosaurland Rügen has been open since April 2007. Over 120 lifelike dinosaur models can be discovered along the

In Styria, with a beautiful view of the Dachstein, an adventure mountain awaits you. Here you can ride an alpine coaster, try out a flying fox or simply hike and stop at a hut. For hot days there is also a lake.

The predecessor of today's Westphalian Allwetterzoo Münster opened in 1874. The name of the zoo is derived from the fact that a large part can be reached with dry feet in all weather conditions.

More than 300 animal species that live in different climatic

The Schwerin Zoo opened in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's state capital Schwerin in 1956. With an area of around 25 hectares, it is one of the medium-sized zoos in Germany and is home to around 150 animal species. The natural 3-hectare water bird

In the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Arnsberg-Hüsten in the Hochsauerland district, the Hüstner Kirmes takes place every year on the weekend around the 2nd Sunday in September on the Riggenweide. Around 300,000 visitors flock to the streets and

It is an institution in the Olympic Park and a wonderful attraction, especially for families spending their summer holidays in Munich: the Summer Festival in the Olympic Park.

Munich's showmen will be there with all kinds of rides – from the Ferris

The largest event in the town of Schwelm on the 1st Sunday in September

The Schwelm Heimatfest with its colourful programme is a traditional event in the town of Schwelm with deep roots in local history.

Two events form the heart of the Heimatfest: the

Castle Park, operated by Palace Entertainment, has been located in Riverside, California, since 1976. Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Herschend Family Entertainment. Disneyland Anaheim is less than 30 miles to the west, and the city of Los