Friedrichskoog in the Dithmarschen district of Schleswig-Holstein has been home to the only approved seal breeding station on the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast, the Friedrichskoog Seal Station, since 1985. In addition to the harbor seals and grey

When the scent of mulled wine, baked apples, and almonds wafts through the streets, Augsburg shines with festive splendor. Around the magnificent town hall, the Christkindlesmarkt unfolds its magic—with twinkling lights, lovingly decorated stalls, and

A relatively old zoo is located in the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia. It was opened in 1881 and bears the proper name "Der Grüne Zoo Wuppertal". Animals from over 450 species are kept in large enclosures on an area of 24 hectares. Special

In the English county of Leicestershire, about 24 km north-east of Leicester and 29 km south-east of Nottingham, you will find Twinlakes Family Theme Park, which opened in September 2003 after only eleven months of construction. The park is open all year

In 1861, the fourth oldest zoo in Germany opened its doors in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Over 200 animal species live on 13 hectares. You will find European and domestic small birds such as the hoopoe as well as African zebra mongooses or South

The largest indoor playground in the country, Elevenpark, is located in the Hungarian capital and metropolis of Budapest, more precisely in the Újbuda shopping centre. On an area of around 3,500 square metres, children aged between 2 and 12 can enjoy

The Fête Foraine de Limoges, often referred to as the city's winter fair, is an integral part of regional identity and transforms the heart of the former capital of Limousin into a vibrant sea of lights every year. On the historic Champ de Juillet, a

Once you start enjoying the first warm rays of sunshine in Pforzheim, it usually doesn’t take long before the Brötzinger Spring Festival transforms the Weststadt into a colourful party district. The event is essentially a real institution in

Opened in 1974 under the name Birmingham Nature Centre, Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (first opened in 1964 from Birmingham Zoo) is a small zoo managed by Birmingham City Council. It is located on the edge of Cannon Hill Park; there is also a

The Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz takes place three times a year. In May (Maidult), in July/August (Jakobidult) and in October (Kirchweihdult). The Dult is visited by about 300,000 people and is considered the largest tableware market in Europe. It also