In eastern Styria, about three quarters of an hour's drive east of Graz, you will find the Herberstein Animal World at Herberstein Castle. The Styrian State Animal Garden was opened in 1960, but has its origins as early as the 17th century. It covers a

In the Bavarian town of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 100 km east of Nuremberg and 35 km west of the border with the Czech Republic, the five-day Weidener Volksfest always takes place in September. On the large fairground in Conrad-Röntgen-Straße you

In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

Delitzsch Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and school groups. Centrally located near the old town, it is home to over 250 animals from around 60 species, including Barbary macaques, llamas, meerkats and native wild animals. There

In the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, or rather in the ski resort of La Sambuy in Seythenex, south of Faverges and about ten kilometres northwest of the city of Albertville, you will find the Mountain Coaster 4 season slide at the valley

The longest toboggan run in Switzerland with a length of over 3 kilometres has been running since 1999 in Churwalden, Graubünden, just a 15-minute drive from the Grisons capital of Chur. In a 7 to 10 minute ride on this mountain coaster, you will

The Nürtingen May Day is the traditional festival of the schools and the Nürtingen ‘bank holidays’ par excellence. First documented in 1602, the Nürtingen May Day is one of the oldest children's and local festivals in south-west Germany. Over the

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

Bodenmais am Silberberg is a small town in Lower Bavaria, located just ten kilometers from the Czech border. From Munich, take the A92 to Deggendorf and then follow Federal Highway 11 northeast for another 36 kilometers. Bodenmais was previously known

The Martinimarkt in Sondershausen, which despite its name strongly resembles a regional fair, is an annual autumn folk festival and a traditional highlight in the calendar of events in this music and mining town. The event attracts visitors from across