The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

Three times a year, the Hanseatic City invites you to the Hamburg Cathedral. It is celebrated as spring dom, summer dom and winter dom. Hamburg Dom is considered the largest public festival in the north. On 3 kilometres the rides and amusement arcades of

75 animal species, some native, some exotic, live in the Wildlife Park Belgium or Parc animalier de Bouillon, as the locals would say. In the middle of the Belgian Ardennes you will find alpacas, Asian water buffalo, brown bears and camels.

The fair takes place three times a year on the Karlsruhe fairgrounds. In April as the Easter Spring Festival (Kleine Mess), in May the Frühjahsmess' and in October the Herbstmess'. Many showmen ensure lots of fun and a good atmosphere. Even big rides

Drouwenerzand Attractiepark is a cozy, family-friendly theme park in the village of Drouwen in the Dutch province of Drenthe. The park was founded in 1956 and over the years has evolved from a simple playground to a popular destination for families,

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway

Combine your visit to Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Döbeln with an overnight stay at ‘Die Karls Bande – Das Hotel.’ Opened in June 2025, the hotel has 60 themed rooms, some of which are wheelchair accessible. In addition to a private terrace area with a

The Halloween Fair in Enschede is a folk festival held during the autumn holidays with a unique, eerily beautiful theme. It differs from ordinary fairs in its special location and the atmosphere it creates.

The fair takes place in the Volkspark, the

Paultons Park is a family park with over 70 attractions, not only roller coasters and water rides, also beautiful gardens and some animals. In addition, the giant dinosaurs in the "Lost Kingdom" themed area, which opens in 2016, are sure to keep your

In Upper Franconia in Kronach you will find an Alpinecoaster right next to a bio farm with inn. The Alpinecoaster has been around since 2000.