Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.

The wine festival in Meissen takes place on the penultimate full weekend in September. From then on, there will be around 20 venues offering a colourful programme on the festival grounds between Roßmarkt and Domplatz. The Youth City Council stage in the

The funfair takes place in the city centre of Almelo.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almelo railway station (500 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Centrumplein

By car:

- Venue: Marktplein

Parking facilities:

- Havenpassage car park P14

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At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

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In

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