One of the oldest cities in the world, Armenia's capital Yerevan, is home to one of the youngest zoos in the former Soviet Union. After planning began in the 1930s, the main construction of the zoo began in May 1941 on a total area of around 3 hectares.

The Bochum Christmas Market, often referred to as Bochum Christmas, transforms the city centre around the boulevard and Dr. Ruer Square into a festive landscape of lights and is considered one of the most atmospheric markets in the Ruhr area.

The special

The Cowboyland is a western park in Italy.

Smaller children in particular can enjoy the various western activities.

There is also a small zoo here in the park, which is sure to delight the little visitors.

In the Upper Austrian market town of Altenfelden in the district of Rohrbach in the upper Mühlviertel, around 34 south-west of Linz, you will find the Altenfelden Zoo, which was founded by Dr Prince Reuss in 1969. The zoo covers an area of around 80

The Waltroper Parkfest is a major annual city festival that transforms Moselbachpark and the surrounding areas in Waltrop into a vibrant festival and celebration zone. The festival has established itself as one of the most important regional events and

Madeira is a unique archipelago located more than 700 kilometres west of the Moroccan coast in the Atlantic Ocean. As part of Portugal, Madeira, with its approximately 250,000 inhabitants, belongs to the European Union, but offers them only about 800

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway

As second park of the Walt Disney Cooperation in Orlando opened Epcot 1982. The park was planned to include international culture and technical innovations. The best know attraction is "Spaceship Earth" which is included in a big shere. The park iteslf

The Heilbronn Folk Festival is one of the largest folk festivals in Baden-Württemberg and has been taking place since 1926. Unfortunately, the number of visitors is currently declining. In earlier years, up to 300,000 visitors came, but currently there

Near Lago Maggiore in Italian Switzerland you can ride an alpine coaster or enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. You can also ride the lift and enjoy the beautiful view and stop in a hut. In winter you can ski here.