Poland's third largest city, Wrocław, is home to the oldest zoo in Poland. It was opened in 1865 and is, by its own account, the largest zoo in the country. Well over 1,000 animal species are housed on an area of 33 hectares. In an international

Aquamarine Fukushima is a modern marine museum and aquarium in the city of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. It opened in 2000 and is now one of Japan's most important institutions for environmental education and marine research. With its striking glass

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

Travel information:

By public transport -

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

Highlights and programme:

Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

From Beat Saber (Guitar Hero with laser sabers) to Fruit Ninja VR to shooting zombies in Arizona Sunshine, there is something for all gamers. Those who prefer a more relaxed experience can swing into the hanging chairs and take a trip around the world,

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.

The Zwiesel Borderland Festival is one of the most traditional folk festivals in the region and is one of the highlights in the glass town's calendar of events.

In the past, large folk festivals in rural areas were only known in larger towns such as

Since 1962, Innsbruck's Alpine Zoo has been captivating visitors with its exceptional location at an altitude of around 750 metres, making it one of the highest zoos in Europe. Less than 1.5 km from Innsbruck's old town, 5 hectares of space are available

The festival takes place on the Ackerloh fairground.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Deggendorf railway station (1 km on foot)

- by bus - no bus stop nearby

By car:

- Venue: Ackerloh fairground (Eginger Straße)

Parking facilities:

- Donau

The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from