Not so long ago, in 2000, the Germendorf animal, leisure and dinosaur park opened in Oranienburg, Brandenburg. Around 40 species of animals are shown on an area of 69 hectares, ranging from smaller animals such as ducks to gibbons and foxes to ostriches

The Dierenrijk Zoo in Mierlo near Eindhoven opened its doors for the first time in 2004. Today, around 100 animal species are presented on 16 hectares. Originally designed as a children's zoo, the concept has been adapted in recent years and now sees

Squeals and squeals of delight can be heard in the alleyways, accompanied by disco music that makes you want to party. A few metres further on, nostalgic sounds and the refreshing laughter of children can be heard. The scent of roasted almonds and fresh

Autumn is fast approaching and the smell of roasted almonds is returning to the central fairground on Kurt-Schumacher-Damm. Finally, autumn carnival in Berlin is back. A total of around 70 attractions and rides will be on site again and look forward to

The Säubrennerkirmes runs through the whole of Wittlich town centre. In addition to the amusement park around the castle gallery, there are many other highlights. These include the parade through the town centre and the festival play "Die Säubrenner".

In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

Stylishly framed by the brightly lit town hall, the water art, and the old venerable gabled houses, the traditional “Wismar Christmas Market” takes place on the historic market square during the Advent season. Swedish-style Christmas huts entice

Since 1953, the apple blossom festival in Naurod, which is known far beyond the borders of Wiesbaden, has been held every year on the 2nd weekend in May.

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St John's Festival - the festival of joy

Once a year - usually on the first weekend in July - Eschwege is "in a state of emergency" at the St John's Festival. For five days, all life in the town is centred on this traditional festival, and the

The Spring Festival in Elsterwerda is the undisputed highlight of the folk festival calendar in southern Brandenburg and, as one of the biggest events in the region, marks the official start of the warm season. The extensive area around the business and