In Lehre-Essehof in Lower Saxony, about 12 km from Braunschweig, you will find the privately run Essehof Zoo, founded in 1968. Fifty different species of animals live here on an area of about 10 hectares. In addition to the native lynx, fallow deer and

The large Ferris wheel at the water tower is a recognisable symbol of the Mannheim Fasnachtmarkt and can be seen from afar. After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, young and old fools from near and far have finally been able to celebrate

For fans of spa & wellness, the Sieben Welten Hotel & Spa Resort awaits in Künzell in eastern Hesse, around 4 kilometres south of Fulda. On over 30,000 square metres, you can discover the various saunas and bathing areas and relax in pleasant water

The funfair in Roelofarendsveen is the highlight of Feestweek, a major event that puts the entire village into a state of excitement. Every year in September, the town is transformed into a lively festival zone that attracts visitors from near and far.

In Lausanne on Lake Geneva, Switzerland's fourth largest city, you will find Europe's largest freshwater show aquarium vivarium, AQUATIS Lausanne, which opened on 21 October 2017. On around 3,500 square metres, you will find around 10,000 fish, around

Since 1989, the Portuguese municipality of Guia, Algarve, about 10km from the centre of Albufeira, has welcomed the Zoomarine water amusement park. Less than five kilometres from the Mediterranean beach, a colourful mix of animal park, amusement park and

In the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Alzey, about 35 km from the state capital Mainz, the five-day Winzerfest has been held every year since 1933, starting on the 3rd Friday in September. In addition to selected regional wines, good food and lots of

Basel Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful and largest Christmas markets in Switzerland and spans two central squares in Basel's historic old town: Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz. The market town is characterised by its particularly

In the Bavarian city of Augsburg, one of the oldest cities in Germany, you will find Augsburg Zoo, which was opened in 1937 as the "Park of the German Animal World" and later renamed. Around 1230 animals from over 240 species live here on an area of 20

Near Lago Maggiore in Italian Switzerland you can ride an alpine coaster or enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. You can also ride the lift and enjoy the beautiful view and stop in a hut. In winter you can ski here.