The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

The Fritzlar Horse Market, one of the largest and most popular folk festivals in North Hesse, takes place in Fritzlar in mid-July.

On all four days, visitors are offered a festival with a wide variety of activities and attractions. The two-day district

The Black Forest model railway in Gutach is a fascinating excursion destination for railway fans, families and model-making enthusiasts. Covering more than 500 square metres of exhibition space, the largest European model railway based on a real H0 gauge

Hohenbeilstein Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and is located above Beilstein in the district of Heilbronn, is home to the private Hohenbeilstein Castle Falconry Centre. Around 100 birds of prey from four continents such as buzzards, eagles,

The shooting festival takes place on the Schützenplatz at the city park. There are fireworks after dark on Fridays and Monday is family day with reduced prices.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Remscheid railway station (2.6 km on foot)

Welcome to the Passau Dult. One of the largest folk festivals in Eastern Bavaria that takes place twice a year. Many beer tents with thousands of seats, many action-packed rides, a Ferris wheel and much more await you. Take a look and come by.

Walt Disney opened 1955 with the Dineyland in Anaheim his dream. He built a world, where the visitors can be in a ideal world and don't have to worry about anything. Till now the Disney concern was able to establish the Disney parks as the most visited

In the Austrian town of Sankt Radegund, around 25 kilometres north-west of Graz, you will find the ‘Hexenexpress’ Alpine Coaster on the Schöckl, the southernmost peak in the Graz mountains, as well as a range of food and drink, mountain bike and

The funfair takes place on the Gildeplein.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Doetinchem station (distance 600 metres)

By car:

- Venue: Gildeplein

Car park:

- Car park (Burgemeester Nieuwenhuijzenstraat)

- Centrum car park (Hoogstraat)

75 animal species, some native, some exotic, live in the Wildlife Park Belgium or Parc animalier de Bouillon, as the locals would say. In the middle of the Belgian Ardennes you will find alpacas, Asian water buffalo, brown bears and camels.