In Norddeich, a district of Norden, in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, you will find the only state-recognised care centre for marine mammals in Lower Saxony, the Seal Sanctuary National Park House, which opened in 1971. Every year, around 80 to 180 seals and

In May 2025, the seventh Karls Erlebnis-Dorf (Karls Adventure Village) opened in Loxstedt, Lower Saxony, just outside Bremerhaven. With a total area of 4.2 hectares, visitors of all ages will get their money's worth. In addition to the tractor track or

The Clover Seed Market in Harsewinkel is a traditional folk festival deeply rooted in the agricultural history of this town in the Münsterland region. Originally established as an important trading centre for clover seeds, over the decades the event has

Billabong Sanctuary is about 15 kilometres south of Townsville, directly opposite the Great Barrier Reef. The nearest major city, Cairns, is over 365 kilometres to the north. Since 1985, the year it opened, the sanctuary has not only kept reptiles such

The traditional Whitsun funfair in Coesfeld returns in 2025 and promises days full of fun, rides and culinary delights for visitors of all ages.

The Whitsun funfair is a highlight of the wider Whitsun week in Coesfeld. This week will be characterised by

The amusement park with rides and fun and games stalls can be found on the Landungsplatz on the Main. On the market square, the Kerbetreff offers a colourful stage and entertainment programme.

The Kerbemeile on Mainstraße connects both locations. Here,

The Foire de Printemps in Colmar is the first major fair highlight of the year in Alsace, bringing life and colour back to the heart of the city after the winter break. Unlike many other large-scale events, it does not take place on a remote exhibition

The Mega Kirmes is back at the Stadion am Zoo from 2025. With numerous attractions and highlights, there's something for everyone, whether you're a fan of funfairs or adrenaline junkies.

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- with the suspension railway

Holland Park Panketal – Family fun with a Dutch flair

Just 30 minutes north of Berlin, Holland Park in Panketal is a versatile leisure park that combines Dutch charm with modern family fun. At its heart is a historic windmill with a museum, flanked by

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.