Since 1993, the Mainfränkische Werkstätten has operated the Sommerhausen zoo on 14ha. This means that special people work here who would have had very few chances of getting a job on the primary job market. The zoo lives from the idea of inclusion.

The Bartholomäuskirmes in the west of Dortmund is Dortmund's largest neighbourhood fair (although it has become somewhat smaller over the years). With over 660 years of tradition, the fair is certainly also one of the oldest. Several large

The Ascension Fair in Witten is one of the most traditional and popular fair events in the Ennepe-Ruhr district. As the first major fair of the year in Witten, it marks the start of the open-air season and makes use of the spacious area in front of the

Universal Orlando opened in 1990. Elaborate and exciting attractions were built here by Universal and presented to visitors.

The park is divided into seven main themes: Hollywood, Kids Zone, World Expo, San Francisco, New York, Production Central and The

Shrek's Adventure London is located in the Bankside district of London, directly on the Thames in the historic County Hall, opposite the London Eye. The Little Green Ogre Shrek takes you into his world, where he has the task of scaring mankind. This

The Helmond Zomerkermis takes place in the city centre and is slightly smaller than the Voorjaarskermis with around 40,000 visitors.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Helmond railway station (700 metres away)

- by bus - bus stop

In Salzhemmendorf, Lower Saxony, around 30 kilometers southwest of Hildesheim and around 45 kilometers from Hanover, the Kids Dinoworld, an exciting indoor amusement park full of adventure and action, awaits you. Located right next to the well-known

In Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, about 25 km from Trier and about 20 km from the Luxembourg and French borders, you will find the Saarburg summer toboggan run, which opened in 2001. The most convenient way to get to the start of the summer toboggan run

The Katharinenmarkt on the third weekend in September is considered a superlative folk festival in the region. It is based on over 400 years of tradition as a livestock and craft market. Over four days, the farmers' market, business and sales show,

Around 70 showmen await you in Bremerhaven. The fairground is completely fenced in, but there is no entrance fee.

Important information:

Wednesdays - family day with reduced prices

Fridays - high-altitude fireworks