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.

Just 30 kilometres as the crow flies from the Gulf of Riga lies the town of Sigulda on the eastern bank of the River Gauja. Around 53 kilometres north-east of Latvia's capital Riga, just along the A2 motorway, you reach a region that is often referred to

In the French municipality of Sautron in the Pays de la Loire region, around ten kilometres north-west of Nantes, you will find the Parc des Naudières. Open since 1971, this amusement park offers families with children up to around 12 years of age a

The CBeebies Land Hotel is located at the end of the monorail station and right next to the water park, just a few minutes' walk from the theme park Alton Towers. Have you always wanted to sleep in an octonaut's room? Then you have the opportunity to do

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most famous and impressive aquariums in the world. It is located in Ocean Expo Park in Motobu on the Japanese island of Okinawa and was opened in 2002. The name Churaumi is composed of the Okinawan word chura

Experience a park in Belgium in Bruges where everything is on offer. There is a theme park section with a roller coaster. There are also animal shows and a small water park. The park has been around since 1963 and has been renamed twice. From 1963 to

During Advent, the Bremerhaven Christmas market transforms the city centre of this maritime town into an extensive, enchanting Christmas wonderland that combines maritime flair with festive cheer. The market mainly stretches along

The American Lunapark in the Breton port city of Brest is an extraordinary winter entertainment spectacle that transforms the dark season on the Atlantic coast into a dazzling sea of neon colours and high-speed adventures. While the harsh westerly winds

On the first or second weekend in November, the Martinimarkt is one of the most traditional (since 1465!) and largest markets in the region and attracts visitors to Herborn in droves. The smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine is the perfect way to get

Friedrichskoog in the Dithmarschen district of Schleswig-Holstein has been home to the only approved seal breeding station on the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast, the Friedrichskoog Seal Station, since 1985. In addition to the harbor seals and grey