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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Platypuses are a peculiarity in the animal kingdom, because on the one hand they are mammals, but on the other hand they lay eggs. To save the platypus population in Australia, Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary was opened to the public for the first time in

Riesa Zoo – Animal adventure in a historic monastery

Riesa Zoo is a popular destination for families, animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. It is idyllically located at the foot of a former Benedictine monastery in the centre of Riesa in Saxony. The

The Alanya Lunapark has been located on the north-western outskirts of Alanya, directly on the D4000 motorway, since 1989. The small amusement park offers various rides for the park's young and old guests. Open all year round, you can take a spin on the

One of the oldest cities in the world, Armenia's capital Yerevan, is home to one of the youngest zoos in the former Soviet Union. After planning began in the 1930s, the main construction of the zoo began in May 1941 on a total area of around 3 hectares.

The Hof Folk Festival is one of the largest of its kind far and wide and has long been an integral part of the Hof calendar. With attractions for young and old, a cosy atmosphere, a great music programme and, above all, many culinary delicacies, it

Every year, on the last weekend in September, the Rees funfair takes place in the historic town centre of Rees from Saturday to Tuesday. Starting at the bus station ‘Vor dem Delltor’, the funfair stretches along Dellstraße to the market square in

Buildings often have a history. This hotel is in fact only made up of stories, because they have all been polished to a high gloss. While your towel hangs on an old walking stick, your plate stands on an old cable drum. In the bathroom, your towels hang

Recreational pool, outdoor pool, sauna area: all this awaits you in the privately run pool in Troisdorf, about 15km north-east of the former federal capital Bonn. There is a wide range of indoor relaxation options throughout the year: be it floating in

The Hagenbeck Zoo is located in Hamburg and has become as much a part of Hamburg as the port is. Here you can marvel at more than 1 850 animals that come from all continents. The animals are kept in large spacious enclosures. The zoo has a beautiful