The Nuremberg Zoo was opened on the outskirts of the city in 1912 on an area of 65 hectares. There are many endangered species among the 300 animal species. In extensive forest parks, visitors can see animals such as ibex or Prince Alfred deer, and in

Mazakaland is one of Turkey’s most exciting theme parks, offering visitors to the Central Anatolian city of Kayseri a varied mix of thrills, family attractions and modern theme park entertainment. The park forms part of the huge leisure and recreation

Every year, the Christmas market in Meppen creates a particularly festive and lively atmosphere, bathing the city centre in a warm, wintery sea of lights. As the days grow shorter and a touch of frost settles on the rooftops, the historic city centre

The Schwerin Zoo opened in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's state capital Schwerin in 1956. With an area of around 25 hectares, it is one of the medium-sized zoos in Germany and is home to around 150 animal species. The natural 3-hectare water bird

The Prenzau Christmas market traditionally takes place in the heart of the district town of Prenzlau in the Uckermark (Brandenburg) and transforms the historic market square around the town hall into a festive meeting place during Advent. In contrast to

The Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York, England, in 1984. Here you can learn all about the life of the Vikings. There is even a dark ride attraction in the building. Let yourself be surprised by what awaits you! The park is located about 130 kilometres

In Europe's largest Virtual Reality Arcade 7th-Space in Langenfeld, between Cologne and Düsseldorf, everyone really gets their money's worth. From Beat Saber (Guitar Hero with laser sabers) to Fruit Ninja VR to shooting zombies in Arizona Sunshine,

Halfway between Malaga and Gibraltar, just a few hundred metres from the coastline of Gualdalmansa, lies the Selwo Aventura Zoo. Over 2,000 animals are presented to visitors on an area of around 100 hectares, divided into four themed areas. In Reserva de

The Laurentius Fair is the largest folk festival in Bergisch Gladbach and one of the most important events in the city's annual calendar. It traditionally takes place around the feast day of St. Lawrence (10 August).

The fair transforms the centre of

The Vaihingen May Day is the oldest secular festival in the town of Vaihingen an der Enz and takes place annually over the Whitsun holidays.

History and origins:

The roots of May Day go back a long way, possibly as far as the 15th century. It began as a