In the former mining town of Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, 8 km south-east of Burton upon Trent and north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, you will find the Swadlincote Snowsports Centre. As well as a variety of ski and snowboard slopes, which you can use

The fair has existed for more than 420 years. It was held for the first time in 1589, making it one of the oldest events in the Oberberg district.

The Ründerother Maikirmes traditionally takes place on the 1st weekend in May. It is an integral part of

The Gera Spring and Autumn Folk Festivals are the largest folk festivals in Eastern Thuringia. Around 30 showmen from all over Germany with their rides and attractions are on site and await you. Of course, there will also be a varied gastronomic supply.

For 10 days, the rides keep visitors on the edge of their seats. One highlight follows the next. There is no chance of boredom here.

Even the little ones are catered for with various rides.

The beer garden, snack stands, churros and waffle bakeries as well

The largest koala sanctuary in the world is located in Fig Tree Pocket, a suburb of Brisbane. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, as it is called, covers 18ha and has been at its current location since 1927. Originally started with just 2 koalas named Jack and

The Eisenach Christmas Market takes place in the historic and picturesque setting of Wartburg Castle in Thuringia. It is traditionally located on the central market square, nestled between the historic town hall, St. George's Church and the charming

More than 55 years ago, St. John's Night in Mainz was created to honour Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type printing. The Mainz St John's Night is inextricably linked to the lifestyle of our state capital and offers a rich selection of art,

Heidelberg Zoo was founded in 1933 and officially opened on November 20, 1934. The facility covers 10.2 hectares and had almost 500,000 visitors in 2015. The animal population includes around 2478 animals in 155 species (inventory results from January

The Gibber Kerb is a traditional folk festival in Wiesbaden-Biebrich that has been celebrated since 1909. Every year in July, the Bleichwiesen meadows are transformed into a large festival area with live music, fairground rides, culinary specialities and

On the French Riviera, or rather in the holiday resort of Antibes between Cannes and Nice, you will find the animal and leisure park Kid's Island. This park, which belongs to the Parques Reunidos group, is located right next to the Marineland Zoo and