The animal and plant park Fasanerie, which is run by the state capital Wiesbaden, is located in the city forest in the north-west of the Hessian state capital. The 23-hectare site, which was opened in 1955, is currently home to around 250 animals of 50

A water park in the far north that has a 26m high water slide.

In this slide you can experience a 9 meter free fall! But you can also have fun in the Sentrifuga, the halfpipe or the Flow Rider.

For families there are also more moderate slides, mini golf,

Swimmers' and non-swimmers' pools, as well as the adventure pool invite you to engage in sporting activities.

For young and old, the highlight of every visit to the Nautilla is the rapid ride through the covered, 52m long water slide.

Another attraction of

In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just over 1,000 metres from Dollywood Park - separated only by a huge car park - is Dollywood's Splash Country water park. Perfect for the hot days, it offers a wide selection of different water slides, swimming pools and much

In Tyrol near Fulpmes in the Stubaital, less than 20 kilometres south of Innsbruck, there has been an Alpine coaster since 2004, the Miederer summer toboggan run. On the steepest Alpine coaster, you overcome a height difference of 640 metres. With a

The SEA LIFE Munich is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route and shows animals in a classic setting.

The Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz takes place three times a year. In May (Maidult), in July/August (Jakobidult) and in October (Kirchweihdult). The Dult is visited by about 300,000 people and is considered the largest tableware market in Europe. It also

Warburg Oktoberfest is a large traditional folk festival that transforms the Hanseatic city of Warburg into a festival mile every year. The nine-day event is known for its successful mix of fairground, market and traditional folk festival elements.

In the Bavarian town of Schwangau in the Ostallgäu district, famous for its two castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, about 4 km from Füssen and about 60 km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will find the Tegelberg summer toboggan run, which opened

In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not