In Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, you will find the Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens in the Bad-Cannstatt district. Around 11,000 animals from all over the world live here on an area of around 30 hectares. Did you know that

In Mönchengladbach-Rheydt, spring is welcomed with a truly traditional event: the Frühkirmes (early fair) on Grachtplatz. As soon as the days get longer, this central location in the Rheydt district is transformed into a vibrant world of experiences.

One of the most beautiful spring festivals along the banks of the Main takes place in Rüsselsheim every year. Once again this year, you can expect a great programme with something for all ages.

A wide range of food and drink is on offer to cater for all

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

The Turracherhöhe awaits you in the inner-Austrian border region between the provinces of Styria and Carinthia, very close to the Gurktaler Alps, about 33 kilometres north of Villach as the crow flies. In addition to wonderful alpine pastures, you will

The Cabárceno Nature Park is a unique nature and animal park near the city of Santander in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria. It is located on the site of a former iron ore open-cast mine and covers an area of around 750 hectares. The park was

Sequoias are giant sequoia trees that can grow to over 80 metres tall in the United States of America. You can find such trees in the national parks there in particular and so-called lodges very close by. Just a 15-minute walk from Disneyland Paris, you

The oldest zoo in Denmark and also one of the oldest zoos in Europe is Copenhagen Zoo in the Danish capital. It was opened in 1859 and has since grown to an area of 20ha. Like some other zoos, it is a geozoo that keeps animals not according to species,

A large amusement park with all kinds of roller coasters, rides and play equipment for all ages. The highlights include the Intamin MegaLightCoaster "Piraten" and the Vekoma launching rollercoaster "Juvelen". The specialty of the latter roller coaster is

In Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland, and not far from the French border, you will find the Saar Adventure Park in the St. Johanner Stadtwald. In addition to the climbing park, which is up to 14 metres high and consists of seven courses with over