The largest animal stock, the most species-rich representation and the oldest zoo in Switzerland: all this is combined in the Zoological Garden Basel. Numerous animals have been presented on an area of around 11 hectares in Basel since it opened in 1874.

The Foire du Trône is undoubtedly the oldest fair in France. Its history dates back to Lothair of France and the year 957, but it was not until 1805 that a small fair was set up in the suburb of Saint Antoine. Over the years, the fair grew in size and

Darmstädter Messplatz in Darmstadt is the venue for the Darmstadt funfair in autumn, or more precisely the Heiner Herbstvergnügen. In addition to exciting rides for young and old, the various showmen also await you with delicacies at their food and

In Tyrol, Austria, at the top of the mountain in Fieberbrunn, a mountain adventure world awaits you with various attractions, including an Alpinecoaster and many other play options. You can comfortably take the mountain railroad to the middle station or

In Malchow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the district of Mecklenburg Lake District, you will find the Malchow Toboggan Run & Monkey Forest, which opened in 2000. In addition to the 800-metre-long summer toboggan run, which leads through seven steep

Near the Austrian border and about 214 km from Prague and about 80 km from Vienna, an exciting place awaits you. Here you can find various rides, 2 roller coasters, a butterfly. The park is part of Excalibur City, where there are various shopping

With around 500,000 visitors, the folk festival on the banks of the Main is considered the largest in the south-eastern Rhine-Main area.

Tuesday = family day with reduced prices.

Fireworks around 10.30 p.m. on the opening day and on the last day.

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In the Austrian town of Sankt Radegund, around 25 kilometres north-west of Graz, you will find the ‘Hexenexpress’ Alpine Coaster on the Schöckl, the southernmost peak in the Graz mountains, as well as a range of food and drink, mountain bike and

The Nuremberg Zoo was opened on the outskirts of the city in 1912 on an area of 65 hectares. There are many endangered species among the 300 animal species. In extensive forest parks, visitors can see animals such as ibex or Prince Alfred deer, and in

Every year at the end of April, the Remscheid Shooting Club invites visitors to the May Fair on the Schützenplatz in the city park. Visitors can enjoy the many fairground rides, games stalls and catering outlets.