Kassel in Hesse is the only major city in northern Hesse with a population of just over 200,000. TerraZoo Sontra in Hesse, located around 55 kilometres south-east of Kassel, has existed as a reptile sanctuary since 2008 and as a reptile zoo since 2010.

The Rostock Zoological Garden was opened in Rostock in 1899 on a large area of 56 hectares. Due to its area, it can present a huge number of different animal species and is therefore also the largest zoo on the German Baltic Sea coast. The zoo, which was

In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool Central Pier, one of the town's three piers, right on the Irish Sea. Near the disused Blackpool Central railway station, about 550

The Sommerrodelbahn amusement park in Ibbenbüren, in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest and not far from the impressive Dörenther Cliffs, is a charming destination for families, nature lovers and fans of nostalgic amusement parks. Founded in 1926 by a

The vacation and leisure park Weissenhäuser Strand is located directly on the Baltic Sea and was built from 1971 to 1973. The area consists of vacation apartments, a hotel and various recreational facilities with shopping. The attractions are not only

The Kiel Christmas Market is a diverse ensemble spread across the city centre, divided into several unique themed areas in the central squares.

The heart of the festivities is the Kiel Christmas Village on Rathausplatz. It has a particularly romantic,

The oldest and highest falconry in Hesse, Falkenhof Großer Feldberg, is located on the Feldberg plateau in the Hochtaunus district of southern Hesse, more precisely in Schmitten im Taunus. In addition to hunting and working with birds of prey, a rescue

The funfair takes place on the Rio de Janeiroplein in Almere Buiten. There are around 30 attractions in total, including 10 large rides.

Fridays are family days with reduced prices.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Almere Buiten station

In the French municipality of La Bourboule in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you will find Parc Fenestre. This amusement park, which mainly appeals to families with children up to around 13 years of age, promises a great day out with a wide variety of

The Kuckucksmarkt in Eberbach is a traditional folk festival that enlivens the town on the Neckar every year in late summer. It is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its successful mix of fairground, market and festival tent.

The festivities are