In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Aschersleben Spring Festival, which many locals still affectionately refer to by its traditional name, the Gildefest, marks the town’s lively start to the warmer months. Following its rebranding, the festival has evolved from a purely guild-based

In Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains in the US state of Tennessee, around 35 kilometres west of Knoxville and 300 kilometres from Nashville, you will find the popular excursion destination SkyLand Ranch. In addition to various live music

Gotha Zoo is located in the former royal seat of Gotha, the fifth largest city in the Free State of Thuringia, in the protected landscape area at the foot of the Kleiner Seeberg. Around 850 animals from over 140 species, including ferrets, porcupines,

In Austria in Salzburger Land you can ride a summer toboggan run at over 1980 meters. There are also beautiful alpine huts to stop at. You can climb the mountain by cable car or on foot. In winter you can also ski here.

Tokyo's Taitō district is home to Japan's first modern zoo, the Ueno Zoological Garden. Opened in 1882, the zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals from over 300 different species on an area of 14.3 hectares. In addition to Asian elephants, Sumatran

The Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is one of the most stylish and atmospheric Christmas highlights in the cathedral city. It captivates visitors with its unique maritime backdrop directly on the Rhine, nestled between the modern Rheinauhafen harbour

In the middle of Andorra in the parish (that's what they call the provinces in Andorra) of Canillo, about 170 km from Toulouse and about 200 km from Barcelona, an exciting mountain awaits you at the

Family Park

Canillo. This has been around since 2003 and

The small, dreamy Duinen Zathe park makes children's hearts beat faster. With three giant water slides, a large bumper car area and many other attractions, this park offers plenty of fun, especially for younger guests.

For older children, there is also a

In Eschweiler, about 20 km from Aachen and about 15 km from Düren, an indoor play world awaits you. There is even a small roller coaster and a butterfly. There is also a nautical jet, a climbing tower, trampolines and much more.