It was not until 2005 that the GaiaZoo opened on 25 hectares in Kerkrade, near the border with Aachen. The zoo is divided into 4 areas and houses animals from the continents of Europe, America and Africa. Around 100 animal species from different areas

The Heilbronn Folk Festival is one of the largest folk festivals in Baden-Württemberg and has been taking place since 1926. Unfortunately, the number of visitors is currently declining. In earlier years, up to 300,000 visitors came, but currently there

During Advent, the city on the Rhine and Moselle rivers is transformed into an atmospheric pre-Christmas paradise every year: the scent of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine, and gingerbread wafts through the streets.

At the arts and crafts market,

Flamingo Land is a large amusement park with an attached zoo.

With nine roller coasters a wide range of different roller coaster types in every intensity is offered.

There are inverted, flying or classic coasters. Some of them are still integrated into

The Mega Kirmes is back at the Stadion am Zoo from 2025. With numerous attractions and highlights, there's something for everyone, whether you're a fan of funfairs or adrenaline junkies.

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By public transport:

- with the suspension railway

In the district of Verden in Lower Saxony, or rather in Barme in the municipality of Dörverden, you will find the Wolfcenter Dörverden, which opened on 28 April 2010 on the site of the former Lower Saxony barracks. The idea to set up the Wolfcenter

In San Antonio, in the US state of Texas, you will find the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio. In contrast to Legoland, the Discovery Center has only one indoor area and only two rides. Besides the LEGO® 4D cinema with changing films from the

For over 50 years, during Advent, Aachen's old town around the cathedral and town hall has been transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Aachen's Christmas market is one of the most beautiful and traditional markets in Europe and attracts visitors

Maximare in Hamm is one of the most famous adventure and leisure pools in North Rhine-Westphalia and combines several worlds under one roof: action, sport and relaxation. The adventure area with its varied slides is particularly exciting for water park

The Turracherhöhe awaits you in the inner-Austrian border region between the provinces of Styria and Carinthia, very close to the Gurktaler Alps, about 33 kilometres north of Villach as the crow flies. In addition to wonderful alpine pastures, you will