The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

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

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

About 35 kilometres north of Newcastle on the Australian east coast, less than 3 kilometres from Pacific Beach, lies the privately run Oakvale Wildlife Park since 1979. Mainly indigenous animals are kept on an area of around 25ha. Especially for younger

Twice a year, the festival grounds on Dreizehnerstraße are in a state of emergency. It's a folk festival. Of course, there are many showmen on site who will thrill you with their rides and spoil you with their culinary offerings.

With around 1 million visitors, the Annakirmes in Düren is one of the best-known major events in North Rhine-Westphalia and also one of the largest public festivals in Germany. There are a total of 160 stands, attractions and rides.

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In autumn, the traditional autumn fair (Lozärner Määs) takes place in Lucerne, from Bahnhofplatz via Europaplatz to the Inseli.

The market fair, with over 90 wooden market stalls, is particularly captivating due to its unique ambience, nestled in the

The Ruhrort harbour festival will once again offer a colourful mix of music, culture and plenty of maritime flair. In addition to the funfair, the fish market and the backyard jumble sale, the fireworks display will once again attract numerous visitors

In 1861, the fourth oldest zoo in Germany opened its doors in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Over 200 animal species live on 13 hectares. You will find European and domestic small birds such as the hoopoe as well as African zebra mongooses or South

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