Based on a first zoo from 1770, the first zoo was opened in 1972 under the Franco government in the Spanish capital Madrid. In 1997, the zoo was sold to Parques Reunidos, which operates the Weltvogelpark Walsrode, Movie Park Germany and Tropical Island

The municipality of Ascheberg is known and loved as a centre for funfairs. The month of July each year is dedicated to the funfair. In terms of size, the St. Anna fair in Davensberg is a rather tranquil and cosy village fair. In contrast, the Jacobi

In Lower Saxony in Goslar, an exciting mountain awaits you with an Alpine coaster, mountain bike trails and many other possibilities. In winter you can ski here and a hut also invites you to stop for a bite to eat. To reach the Alpinecoaster, you need

The Berlin Zoological Garden is Germany’s oldest zoo. Spanning 33 hectares, it is home to over 20,000 animals representing approximately 1,115 species. Visitors can discover many exotic and endangered species there. There is also a large aquarium

Located in the Emsland region, the holiday centre Schloß Dankern invites you to a huge recreational area of about 200 hectares.

The play and adventure possibilities in the leisure park, which are mainly aimed at families, range from Brug Arkan with a

This amusement park from 1974 covers an area of 6 hectares and offers a variety of attractions. Even if it no longer offers the big thrill attractions, you can still ride various rides here that you won't find in other parks.

In Voigtsgrün, a district of Hirschfeld in Saxony, 12 kilometres south of Zwickau, you will find Hirschfeld Zoo, which opened in 1956. Around 600 animals from 90 species such as raccoon dogs, wild boars, bears, wolves, pot-bellied pigs, wading birds,

The Düdelsheim Market, affectionately known in the region as the ‘Dilsemer Määrt’, is one of the largest and most traditional folk festivals in the Wetterau region. Over four days, it combines a traditional market with a modern amusement park and

In the English coastal town of Blackpool in the county of Lancashire you will find the 158-metre-high landmark of the town, the Blackpool Tower, which was inaugurated on 14 May 1894. Every year, around 650,000 tourists visit this one of the most

In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.