In 2022, the Rudolstadt bird shooting celebrates its 300th anniversary. Around 500,000 visitors are expected at Thuringia's largest folk festival.

The Essen International Christmas Market is one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Germany and is known for its unique, international flair. It stretches picturesquely through the entire city centre of Essen, starting at Willy-Brandt-Platz,

Gotha Zoo is located in the former royal seat of Gotha, the fifth largest city in the Free State of Thuringia, in the protected landscape area at the foot of the Kleiner Seeberg. Around 850 animals from over 140 species, including ferrets, porcupines,

Every year, three weeks before Easter, the Eisenach Summer Win® brings a centuries-old custom to life. Winter, the force that brings death, is driven away and the life-giving summer is summoned. The parade has been the highlight of the spring festival

An amusement park that resembles a funfair, but also offers various rides for more courageous people.

Also smaller children can enjoy their time here.

Directly at the sea the Funland also offers a nice atmosphere and can be combined directly with a visit

On the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, more precisely in Glowe in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen, the privately run adventure park Dinosaurland Rügen has been open since April 2007. Over 120 lifelike dinosaur models can be discovered along the

Experience a safari in the middle of Germany, this is possible in the Serengeti-Park in Hodenhagen. Drive with your own car or take the bus through the 16 animal enclosures and be impressed by the fascinating animal world. But not only exotic animals,

In Johannesburg, South Africa, the capital of Gauteng Province, about eight kilometres southwest of the Johannesburg city centre, you will find the Gold Reef City theme park. The theme park was built on one of the largest and deepest gold mines in the

The Nordhorn May Fair always takes place around the second Sunday in May. It begins on Friday and ends on Monday. If the preceding Thursday is a public holiday, the fair is extended by this day. The fair is open daily from 2 pm until at least 10 pm. The

Riesa Zoo – Animal adventure in a historic monastery

Riesa Zoo is a popular destination for families, animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. It is idyllically located at the foot of a former Benedictine monastery in the centre of Riesa in Saxony. The