The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

De Tovertuin is a new theme park that opened in spring 2026 on the site of the former Vakantiepark Familyland. The park was taken over by Van Hoorne Studios and completely redesigned. Visitors are immersed in a lovingly staged fantasy world centered

The weirdest funfair in Europe

You've seen the whole world and nothing gives you a thrill? You're wrong if you've never been to the "weirdest funfair in Europe". If you've never climbed into the breakneck-speed rides there and have never been captivated

SEA LIFE Busan in South Korea is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also owns the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular walkway and shows animals in a classic

For around 80 years, the Lampertheim Asparagus Festival has been celebrated on the 2nd weekend in June as the crowning finale of the asparagus season. The traditional three-day event is a multifaceted and vibrant city centre festival for all generations.

The most beautiful time of the year is celebrated twice in Westerstede: The spring market takes place on the first weekend in May and the autumn market on the first weekend in November, both from Friday to Monday. In addition to various sweet and savoury

The fair opens on Saturday afternoon with a low-noise hour. This is an hour during which noise and light at the stands are reduced so that children with special needs can also enjoy the fair. On Sunday, the fair opens at 2 pm. On Monday, the Krammarkt

In the canton of St. Gallen, near Liechtenstein on Lake Walen, you will find the exciting Flumserberg. It is very popular in summer and winter, because you can ski here in winter and in summer there is also a toboggan run, a climbing park, mini-golf and

In 2022, the Rudolstadt bird shooting celebrates its 300th anniversary. Around 500,000 visitors are expected at Thuringia's largest folk festival.

A simple funfair is far too boring? Especially on Halloween? Then come to Tulley's Shocktober Fest. In addition to many horror mazes, a Halloween funfair with roller coasters and many other attractions awaits you. There are even stages with live music.