In 1926 the larger of the two Saarland zoos opened for the first time in Neunkirchen. Over 140 animal species are presented on an area of around 20 hectares, with the focus being on Asian animals such as the Chinese tree chipmunk, the Asian elephant or

In one of the fastest growing cities in Poland, in Zory, 40km south of Katowice, Upper Silesia, there is the only park that deals with the United States of America. Twinpigs sees itself not only as an entertainment park, but also wants to convey

The Sóstó Zoo / Nyíregyháza Zoo was opened in 1974 in the northern Great Plain of Hungary, north of the large city of Nyíregyháza. On an area of 30 hectares, 500 animal species are presented to the visitors.

The zoo is divided into 7 worlds such as Tarzan

In Visegrád, about 40 km from Budapest, there is a mountain coaster and a summer toboggan run. The mountain coaster has been around since 2002 and you also have a good view of the Danube.

The fair in Aalsmeer, held in the car park of the De Waterlelie sports centre, is an integral part of the local events calendar and marks the start of the open-air season for many residents of the flower town. Thanks to its location on the spacious,

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.

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

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 centre on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Goes railway station (800 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop Westwal (Centrum)

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Car park (Oostwal)

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Five days of funfair fun at Prinzenplatz and in the city centre

At the beginning of May, the time has finally come again: 55 showmen transform Prinzenplatz and the adjoining town centre into a colourful funfair and offer an exciting supporting programme.