The privately run Plättli Zoo has been located in Frauenfeld in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, around 30 kilometres from Constance, since 1958. The small but charming zoo is home to around 200 animals from around 50 species, including Barbary macaques,

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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CONNY-LAND - there you will experience something!

Around 30 attractions, rides and live shows on 3 hectares offer something for every taste. This makes the trip to CONNY-LAND an unforgettable experience.

From the family-friendly children's carousel to the

An amusement park mainly for families with children, but also for teenagers there is a roller coaster.

Even if Blackgang Chine only offers a handful of rides, it impresses with its diverse themed areas.

There is a lot to discover, from a western town to

"Celebrating is still a tradition here!" - The city's oldest festival heralds the start of summer every year in May! Treat yourself to a few carefree hours with your family and friends in a cosy atmosphere.

Stroll through the colourful lanes of the

Since 2024, there has been an Alpine coaster on the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal, Saxony, not even a handful of kilometers from the Czech border. There are also trampolines and a flyline. In winter, you can also go skiing here. High up on the mountain,

With the Karls Pop-Up Park in Wernigerode, the true Karls experience is coming to the Harz region for the first time. Since 19 May 2026, visitors have been able to enjoy a lovingly designed leisure area with numerous attractions for the whole family on

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 title "largest aquarium in the Middle East" describes The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. Not only 25 different species of sharks and stingrays can be found here, but over 250 animal species in total can be found in the themed tanks and halls. Birds,

The Michaeliskirmes in Gütersloh is a traditional folk festival that takes place in the heart of the city, around the market square and in the adjacent streets. The festival is known for its lively atmosphere and attracts visitors from all over the